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... 079906 Republic of Equipment" section before operation. 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 Equipment Before Using the VB101 1 Installation 2 Setup Procedures 3 VB Administration Tools 4 Creating Web Pages 5 Using the Picture Recording...
... 079906 Republic of Equipment" section before operation. 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 Equipment Before Using the VB101 1 Installation 2 Setup Procedures 3 VB Administration Tools 4 Creating Web Pages 5 Using the Picture Recording...
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... 19 Package Contents 20 System Components and Their Operation ......... 21 Chapter 2 Installation Precautions for use 24 Precautions for Switching the VB101 On and Off ...... 24 Connecting the Components 25 Using a PC Card 27 Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards 27 Sample Network... Sample Dialup Environment Configuration 28 LAN plus Dialup Environment 29 Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment 29 Chapter 3 Setup Procedures Setup Workflow 32 Initial Setup 33 Checking Operation 35 Detail Settings 36 Accessing the Settings Title Page 36 Settings Title Page 37 Basic Settings...
... 19 Package Contents 20 System Components and Their Operation ......... 21 Chapter 2 Installation Precautions for use 24 Precautions for Switching the VB101 On and Off ...... 24 Connecting the Components 25 Using a PC Card 27 Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards 27 Sample Network... Sample Dialup Environment Configuration 28 LAN plus Dialup Environment 29 Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment 29 Chapter 3 Setup Procedures Setup Workflow 32 Initial Setup 33 Checking Operation 35 Detail Settings 36 Accessing the Settings Title Page 36 Settings Title Page 37 Basic Settings...
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... - IViewer software types and functions Viewer Software Java Viewer Functions Videos from a Web browser. Also, because the Viewer is launched from the VB101 can be downloaded. Helper Viewer A helper application for your Web page visitors to be displayed by a Web browser that can run stably on... Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Java Viewer penetrates firewalls. G The WebView Livescope user's manual is best for viewing videos from "Mo Setup.exe" on the supplied CD-ROM. (Mon-E.pdf) 16 Helper Viewer, however, is faster because the Viewer does not need to use it...
... - IViewer software types and functions Viewer Software Java Viewer Functions Videos from a Web browser. Also, because the Viewer is launched from the VB101 can be downloaded. Helper Viewer A helper application for your Web page visitors to be displayed by a Web browser that can run stably on... Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Java Viewer penetrates firewalls. G The WebView Livescope user's manual is best for viewing videos from "Mo Setup.exe" on the supplied CD-ROM. (Mon-E.pdf) 16 Helper Viewer, however, is faster because the Viewer does not need to use it...
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...For camera control, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3/32 in.) * The cable length may differ depending on the country in .) 4. VB101 main unit 2. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-Dsub9pin Female sub) G For setup, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3/32 in file system) 20 Warranty Card CD-ROM contents Readme (Notes of caution, etc., not in...from which the product was purchased. 5. AC cable (1 meter 3 ft. 3/32 in which you purchased the product. 1. CD-ROM 7. Package Contents The VB101 package contains the following items. If any of this manual) Mon-E.pdf (Helper Viewer ver. 3.20 user's manual) Vbfiles (complete built-in .) 6. ...
...For camera control, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3/32 in.) * The cable length may differ depending on the country in .) 4. VB101 main unit 2. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-Dsub9pin Female sub) G For setup, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3/32 in file system) 20 Warranty Card CD-ROM contents Readme (Notes of caution, etc., not in...from which the product was purchased. 5. AC cable (1 meter 3 ft. 3/32 in which you purchased the product. 1. CD-ROM 7. Package Contents The VB101 package contains the following items. If any of this manual) Mon-E.pdf (Helper Viewer ver. 3.20 user's manual) Vbfiles (complete built-in .) 6. ...
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... auto-negotiation) Dc In Slot-B Slot-A 1 2 In 1 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT RS232C Video In CC1 CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Console connector terminal for initial setup and servicing (RS-232C) Camera control connector CC1, CC2 (RS-232C, with one touch lock) Video input sockets V1, V2 (RCA pin-jack) Video input... sockets V3, V4 (BNC connector) e Tip 22 The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin →...
... auto-negotiation) Dc In Slot-B Slot-A 1 2 In 1 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT RS232C Video In CC1 CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 Console connector terminal for initial setup and servicing (RS-232C) Camera control connector CC1, CC2 (RS-232C, with one touch lock) Video input sockets V1, V2 (RCA pin-jack) Video input... sockets V3, V4 (BNC connector) e Tip 22 The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin →...
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G The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/ VC-C4R, is no longer guaranteed. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin → BNC conversion adapter. (→ P.22) 25 Connecting the Components Initial setup PC COM 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...
G The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/ VC-C4R, is no longer guaranteed. To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Pin → BNC conversion adapter. (→ P.22) 25 Connecting the Components Initial setup PC COM 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...
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The VB Administrator Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. 3 Chapter Setup Procedures This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB101 through to set view restrictions and presets.
The VB Administrator Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. 3 Chapter Setup Procedures This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB101 through to set view restrictions and presets.
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... (→ P.35). 1 Making initial settings on the VB101 P.33 VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA To make initial settings on the VB101, connect it operates normally. Note 32 Setup Workflow Once you confirm the operating environment, the VB101 can be sure it to a PC using the cable supplied... with the VB101, and start up the IP address setting tool provided on...
... (→ P.35). 1 Making initial settings on the VB101 P.33 VC-C4 fC:4O-M64MmUmNIC1A:1T.IO4-N2.C8AMERA To make initial settings on the VB101, connect it operates normally. Note 32 Setup Workflow Once you confirm the operating environment, the VB101 can be sure it to a PC using the cable supplied... with the VB101, and start up the IP address setting tool provided on...
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... Power LED remains lit orange. G When you click the [Cancel] button after switching the VB101 back on again.(→ P.24) Setup Procedures On some PCs you do not need to change the settings, switch the VB101 off and on again as the password . 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and... does not indicate a malfunction. (→ P.21) 33 Initial Setup 1 Connect the VB101 to the PC to be used for setup PC 3 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB101 into the PC and launch the "VB101_IP.exe" program. VB101 2 Switch the VB101 and the PC on before the initial settings have to the...
... Power LED remains lit orange. G When you click the [Cancel] button after switching the VB101 back on again.(→ P.24) Setup Procedures On some PCs you do not need to change the settings, switch the VB101 off and on again as the password . 4 Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and... does not indicate a malfunction. (→ P.21) 33 Initial Setup 1 Connect the VB101 to the PC to be used for setup PC 3 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB101 into the PC and launch the "VB101_IP.exe" program. VB101 2 Switch the VB101 and the PC on before the initial settings have to the...
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... connect the LAN cable. c G Before check the operation, install the Web browser on . Initial Setup 5 Remove the RS-232C cable connected to the camera control connector CC1. After connecting the camera, turn the VB101's power on your system settings. 7 Use the video cable and the RS-232C cable to connect the ...the factory default settings, refer to video input socket V1 on the camera. After connecting the LAN cable, turn on the power switch on the VB101. Connect the VC-C4 camera with the video cable to page 160 in the appendix. 34 When you connect a LAN cable, turn off the...
... connect the LAN cable. c G Before check the operation, install the Web browser on . Initial Setup 5 Remove the RS-232C cable connected to the camera control connector CC1. After connecting the camera, turn the VB101's power on your system settings. 7 Use the video cable and the RS-232C cable to connect the ...the factory default settings, refer to video input socket V1 on the camera. After connecting the LAN cable, turn on the power switch on the VB101. Connect the VC-C4 camera with the video cable to page 160 in the appendix. 34 When you connect a LAN cable, turn off the...
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... G The Helper Viewer must be installed in order to appear "Helper Sample". (→ P.16, 18) G We recommend that you have completed the Initial setup, check that the VB101 works normally. Checking Operation When you make panorama picture settings. (→ P.68) 35 Use the sample page to match your system settings. 2 Click on... the sample page from the Web browser. (Example) http://192.168.100.1/sample/ Enter the value specified in the viewer is an example. Sample page Setup Procedures Example of the Java Viewer * The picture displayed in the Initial...
... G The Helper Viewer must be installed in order to appear "Helper Sample". (→ P.16, 18) G We recommend that you have completed the Initial setup, check that the VB101 works normally. Checking Operation When you make panorama picture settings. (→ P.68) 35 Use the sample page to match your system settings. 2 Click on... the sample page from the Web browser. (Example) http://192.168.100.1/sample/ Enter the value specified in the viewer is an example. Sample page Setup Procedures Example of the Java Viewer * The picture displayed in the Initial...
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..."Basic Settings". Enter these settings. You are specified by accessing the Settings Title Page. 1 Use the browser to access Web pages on the VB101. Do not select VIEW-Windows 1.21. (→ P.38) 36 Detail Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page The various settings on the... VB101 are now asked for "path" is "admin". 2 Enter the user name and password. Use the IP address specified in "Initial Setup" (→ P.33) and in the "path" field, use within Japan. These can be...
..."Basic Settings". Enter these settings. You are specified by accessing the Settings Title Page. 1 Use the browser to access Web pages on the VB101. Do not select VIEW-Windows 1.21. (→ P.38) 36 Detail Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page The various settings on the... VB101 are now asked for "path" is "admin". 2 Enter the user name and password. Use the IP address specified in "Initial Setup" (→ P.33) and in the "path" field, use within Japan. These can be...
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... not been sent to access Web pages on the titles displays each settings pages and confirm the changes to the settings, write the changes to VB101", or the "Send Config. Clicking this button when you want to cancel the changes you can move between settings pages. Click the [OK] button when... that point, the changes have made to their original values, or unintended changes will occur. All the changes are specified by using a browser to the VB101. Setup Procedures If no settings have been changed the settings on a page, click the "OK" button on that require the...
... not been sent to access Web pages on the titles displays each settings pages and confirm the changes to the settings, write the changes to VB101", or the "Send Config. Clicking this button when you want to cancel the changes you can move between settings pages. Click the [OK] button when... that point, the changes have made to their original values, or unintended changes will occur. All the changes are specified by using a browser to the VB101. Setup Procedures If no settings have been changed the settings on a page, click the "OK" button on that require the...
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Up to 31 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens.). The default setting is "VB101". The default setting is "root". Setup Procedures Settings Web Page URL Sets the "path" component for log mail etc. This URL is used (spaces or ... Sets the device name (nickname). The default setting is returned to the settings title page. 39 Please contact your Canon dealer. "Password" Sets the password. and Reboot VB101" button is used by the administrator. The device name is clicked, the values for the settings from Greenwich Mean ...
Up to 31 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens.). The default setting is "VB101". The default setting is "root". Setup Procedures Settings Web Page URL Sets the "path" component for log mail etc. This URL is used (spaces or ... Sets the device name (nickname). The default setting is returned to the settings title page. 39 Please contact your Canon dealer. "Password" Sets the password. and Reboot VB101" button is used by the administrator. The device name is clicked, the values for the settings from Greenwich Mean ...
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... the subnet mask specified by the Bootp server after restart. "Address Setting Method" If you insert a modem card. If you are using the initial setup tools to correct the error. "Give priority to Bootp option when deciding subnet mask." "IP Address" Enter a network interface-specific IP address. Contact ... Tick this page to specify the settings for connecting to an Ethernet or PPP network. If you may be completely unable to access the VB101 via Ethernet and it may only be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. For a LAN connection, specify Ethernet settings. If any of...
... the subnet mask specified by the Bootp server after restart. "Address Setting Method" If you insert a modem card. If you are using the initial setup tools to correct the error. "Give priority to Bootp option when deciding subnet mask." "IP Address" Enter a network interface-specific IP address. Contact ... Tick this page to specify the settings for connecting to an Ethernet or PPP network. If you may be completely unable to access the VB101 via Ethernet and it may only be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. For a LAN connection, specify Ethernet settings. If any of...
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...modem is selected. "Modem max speed" Select the maximum baud rate as the limit on the receiving PC. 3 41 Setup Procedures For PPP connections, this address is set for the VB101 side. For PPP connections, this address is set for the Viewer PC or router side. "PPP Account List" PPP ...Tick this setting. "Receive and Call" If Receive only (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be used when Primarily Call (PPP) is selected, the VB101 will be registered on the list. Set a low speed when the line condition is no need to change this option to accounts with combinations of...
...modem is selected. "Modem max speed" Select the maximum baud rate as the limit on the receiving PC. 3 41 Setup Procedures For PPP connections, this address is set for the VB101 side. For PPP connections, this address is set for the Viewer PC or router side. "PPP Account List" PPP ...Tick this setting. "Receive and Call" If Receive only (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be used when Primarily Call (PPP) is selected, the VB101 will be registered on the list. Set a low speed when the line condition is no need to change this option to accounts with combinations of...
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Common Settings "Main Camera" Specifies the camera selected when the VB101 starts up. However, since picture data will also be larger, higher-quality pictures may lower the frame rate. 43 Detail Settings Camera and Video Settings ... Position when nobody has a control privilege" The camera is moved to its home position if there is basically no request for a control 3 privilege. (→ P.44) Setup Procedures Settings for cameras 1 to 4 The camera1 to 4 correspond to cameras which are connected to V1 to V4. The greater the value, the better the...
Common Settings "Main Camera" Specifies the camera selected when the VB101 starts up. However, since picture data will also be larger, higher-quality pictures may lower the frame rate. 43 Detail Settings Camera and Video Settings ... Position when nobody has a control privilege" The camera is moved to its home position if there is basically no request for a control 3 privilege. (→ P.44) Setup Procedures Settings for cameras 1 to 4 The camera1 to 4 correspond to cameras which are connected to V1 to V4. The greater the value, the better the...
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IControllable range and Video Capture Range + Setup Procedures Extent of tilt control Maximum vertical extent of the video capture range Field of view at the maximum wide-angle setting - 0° + Extent of ...; Horizontal video capture range -180° to 180° Vertical video capture range -108° to 28° c Note Do not attempt to reboot the VB101. (→ P.59) 45 The visible range is specified as the visible range.
IControllable range and Video Capture Range + Setup Procedures Extent of tilt control Maximum vertical extent of the video capture range Field of view at the maximum wide-angle setting - 0° + Extent of ...; Horizontal video capture range -180° to 180° Vertical video capture range -108° to 28° c Note Do not attempt to reboot the VB101. (→ P.59) 45 The visible range is specified as the visible range.
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... preset name. e Tip G Presets can be set the video capture settings to Presets" is set presets (→ P.79). Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified. Setup Procedures "Camera" Selects the camera for picture recording (→ P.48) or is also provided in WebView Livescope Viewer.
... preset name. e Tip G Presets can be set the video capture settings to Presets" is set presets (→ P.79). Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified. Setup Procedures "Camera" Selects the camera for picture recording (→ P.48) or is also provided in WebView Livescope Viewer.
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... time" When you want to save the pictures that output to an external device. Enter the start time and end time for such devices. 3 49 Setup Procedures "Recording at set to OFF, use this setting to External Device 1/2" Tick this check box when you tick this setting for the intervals during...
... time" When you want to save the pictures that output to an external device. Enter the start time and end time for such devices. 3 49 Setup Procedures "Recording at set to OFF, use this setting to External Device 1/2" Tick this check box when you tick this setting for the intervals during...