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    							NETWORK CAMERA
    Operation Guide
    /
    Be sure to read Start Guide and this Operation Guide  before using the network camera.
    VB-C500VD VB-C500D
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    Introduction
    Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (hereafter referred to 
    as VB-C500VD/VB-C500D.)
    This Operation Guide  describes how to set up and use VB-C500VD/VB-C500D. Read these 
    guides carefully before using VB-C500VD/VB-C500D  to ensure that you make the best possible 
    use of this product. Also, 
    be sure to read the ReadMe file on the Setup CD-ROM.
    For the latest information on this product (f irmware, bundled software, operation manuals, 
    operating environment, etc.), visit our website. 
    Copyright
    Videos, images or sounds recorded with y our VB-C500VD/VB-C500D may not be utilized 
    or published, without consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as 
    permitted for personal use under the relevant copyright law.
    Notes
    1. All rights reserved.
    2. The contents of this guide are subject to change without any prior notice.
    3. This document has been prepared with utmost attention to accuracy. If you have any  comment, however, please contact the Customer  Service Center indicated on the back 
    cover. 
    4. Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome of using this product, regardless of  Items 2 and 3 above.
    Notes on privacy and public ity rights regarding the 
    utilization of video/audio
    When using VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (for video or audio recording), it is the responsibility 
    of the users to take all care to protect privac y and avoid any violation of publicity rights. 
    Canon shall have no liability whatsoever in this regard.
    Reference
    z Please be sure to gain approval of the bu ilding management office before installing a 
    camera, if copyrighted architectural structur es or copyrighted premises are got into 
    the frame.
    Legal Notice
    In some countries or regions, monitoring via  a camera is banned by the law or regulation, 
    and the law or regulation depends on the country or region. Before using VB-C500VD/
    VB-C500D, confirm the law or regulation of the country or region where the camera is 
    used.
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    Introduction
    Trademark Notice
    zCanon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
    z Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet  Explorer are trademarks or registered 
    trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  the United States and other countries.
    z Windows is legally recognized as the  Microsoft Windows Operating System.
    z Other brands or product names in this guid e are trademarks or registered trademarks 
    of their respective companies.
    Notes on Use of Bundled Software VK-Lite ( Disclaimer )
    Malfunction, failure of VK-Lite or other factors may cause problems, such as recording 
    failure, recorded data corruption or loss. C anon shall have no liability whatsoever for any 
    loss or damages incurred by the us er as a result of such problems.
    Notes on License Agreement for Bundled Software
    See the following files in the BundledSoftware folder inside the LICENSE folder of the 
    bundled Setup CD-ROM for information regarding the license agreement for bundled 
    software.
    Software TypeFile Name
    VB Initial Setting Tool, VBAdmin Tools VBTools.txt
    Network Video Recorder VK-Lite VK-Lite.txt
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    Introduction
    MPEG-4
    NOTICE ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED 
    UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONALAND 
    NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE 
    WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (MPEG-4 VIDEO) AND/OR (ii) DECODING 
    MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL 
    AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. NO LICENS E IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED 
    FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO 
    PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND ADDITIONAL LICENSING 
    MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
    .
    This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used 
    for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that 
    was encoded only (1) for a personal and non- commercial purpose or (2) by a video 
    provider licensed under the AT&T patents to  provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license 
    is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
    Open Source Software
    The product (VB-C500VD/VB-C500D and bundled VK-Lite Viewer) contains open source 
    software modules. See OpenSourceSoftware.pdf on the bundled Setup CD-ROM for 
    details. Each modules license conditions are also available in the License folder on the 
    same CD-ROM.
    Software under GPL and LGPL
    If you would like to obtain the source code under GPL/LGPL, please contact the dealer, 
    where you purchased the product, or a sales agent.
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    Contents
    „Introduction ..............................................................................................ii
    „ How to Read This Document  ................................................................ viii
    Operation Manuals  .......................................................................................... viii
    Icons Used in This Document  ........................................................................... ix
    „Top Page of the Camera ......................................................................... x
    Accessing the Top Page of the Camera  ............................................................ x
    Accessing the Setting Menu  ............................................................................. xi
    Accessing Sample Pages  ................................................................................. xi
    Accessing VB-C500 Viewer  ............................................................................. xii
    User Authentication when Accessing the Setting Menu or Admin Viewer ...... xiii
    Chapter 1 Detailed Settings
    „Setting Menu  ........................................................................................ 1-2
    „ Accessing the Setting Menu  ................................................................ 1-4
    Setting Menu  .................................................................................................. 1-4
    Items Common to All Setting  Pages ............................................................... 1-5
    „Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, 
    DNS, etc. (Network)  ............................................................................. 1-7
    „ Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)   ..................................... 1-12
    „ Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) .... 1-14
    „ Setting the Image Size, Quality, Frame Rate, 
    On-Screen Display of Date and Time, etc. (Video)  ............................ 1-18
    „ Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) .............. 1-22
    „ Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) .. 1-28
    „ Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and 
    Interval Timer (Event)  ........................................................................ 1-32
    „ Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control)  .............................. 1-37
    „ IPsec Settings (IPsec)  ........................................................................ 1-41
    „ Setting the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item)   ...................... 1-45
    „ Viewing Event Logs and Current Settings, 
    and Performing Maintenance (Maintenance)   .................................... 1-47
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    Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools
    „Overview of VBAdmin Tool s .......................................................... ...... 2-2
    VBAdmin Tools  ............................................................................................... 2-2
    Motion Detection Setting Tool  ........................................................................ 2-2
    Log Viewer  ..................................................................................................... 2-3
    Admin Viewer  ................................................................................................. 2-3
    „ Launching VBAdmin Tools  .. ........................................................... ...... 2-4
    „ Motion Detection Setting Tool  .............................................................. 2-7
    „ Log Viewer  ......................................................................................... 2-18
    Downloading Log Files .............................. ................................................... 2-18
    Viewing Logs   ............................................................................................... 2-19
    Chapter 3 VB-C500 Viewer
    „ Overview of VB-C500 Viewer  .............................................................. 3-2
    Major Differences Between Admin Viewer an d VB Viewer  ............................ 3-2
    User Authorities and Camera Control Privile ges  ........................................... 3-3
    „Launching VB-C500 Viewer  ................................................................. 3-6
    Launching VB-C500 Viewer  ........................................................................... 3-6
    Shutting Down VB-C500 Viewer  ......................................... ............................ 3-7
    Connecting from VBAdmin Tool s ........................................................... ........ 3-7
    „How to Operate VB-C500 Viewer  ........................................................ 3-9
    Display Screens of Ad min Viewer  .................................................................. 3-9
    Display Screens of  VB Viewer  ...................................................................... 3-11
    Obtaining the Camera Control Privilege  ... ................................................... 3-13
    Setting Video and Audio  .............................................................................. 3-15
    Displaying Information  ....... .......................................................................... 3-18
    „Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator  ................. 3-20
    Opening Control for Admin P anel ............................................................ .... 3-20
    Operating the External Device  Output   ........................................................ 3-21
    Displaying the External Device Input Status  ................................................ 3-21
    Displaying the Motion Detection Status  . ...................................................... 3-22
    Controlling/Setting the Camera  .................................................................... 3-22
    Setting the Exposure   ................................................................................... 3-23
    Setting the White Balance   ........................................................................... 3-25
    Setting the Smart Shade Control   ................................................................. 3-27
    Setting the Night Mode  ................................................................................ 3-28
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    Chapter 4 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution
    „Web Pages for Video Distribution  ........................................................ 4-2
    „ Viewing Sample Pages  ........................................................................ 4-4
    „ Distributing Video Using VB Viewer  ..................................................... 4-6
    How to Create a Web Page Using VB View er ................................................ 4-6
    Saving Web Page Data  .................................................................................. 4-6
    Example of How to Create a Web Page Using VB Viewer  ............................. 4-7
    VB Viewer Parameters .................................................................................... 4-9
    „ Distributing Video Using a Browser Only  ........................................... 4-11
    Displaying Live Video at the Time of Ac cess as a Still Image  ..................... 4-11
    „Example of Image Distribution Using One Global Address  ............... 4-12
    „ Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones ......................................... 4-13
    Overwriting a Sample Page  ......................................................................... 4-14
    Chapter 5 Appendix
    „Modifiers .............................................................................................. 5-2
    „ Troubleshooting   .................................................................................. 5-4
    „ List of Log Messages  ........................................................................... 5-7
    Log Messages on the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D  . ............................................. 5-7
    „List of VB-C500 Viewer Messages  .................................................... 5-17
    Messages Displayed in the Information Field  .............................................. 5-17
    „Restore Settings   ............................................................................... 5-20
    Restoring the Settings from the Maintenance Page in the Web Browser  .... 5-20
    Initializing with the Reset Switch on the Ca mera   ........................................ 5-21
    „List of Factory Settings  ...................................................................... 5-23
    „ Index .................................................................................................. 5-31
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    How to Read This Document 
    Operation Manuals 
    This camera comes with Start Guide, and Operation Guide  (this document) included in Setup 
    CD-ROM. 
    Also, a simplified  version of the recording software  VK-Lite (Network Video Recorder VK-Lite 
    v.2.2 in Start Guide) is stored in the Setup CD-ROM. The following operation manuals are 
    available:
    Start Guide (Bundled)
    The safety precautions to be followed when using the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, types of 
    bundled software, operating environment, installation method, initial setting of the 
    camera, etc., are explained. The Start Guide  comes with the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D. In 
    this manual, items that should be referenced in the  Start Guide are described as follows. 
    See Features of VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (  Start Guide). 
    Operation Guide  (This Document) (VBC500OG_E.pdf)
    This document explains the basic setting procedures for the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, how 
    to use VBAdmin Tools and VB-C500 Viewer, troubleshooting, etc. This document is 
    included in the Setup CD-ROM. 
    Setup Guide (VK22SUG_E.pdf)
    This document explains the items to note when using VK-Lite, operating environment, 
    system configuration, installation method and setup method.
    Administrator’s Manual  (VK22AM_E.pdf)
    This document explains details on how to use  VK-Lite. Be sure to read this document.
    Viewer Operation Guide (VK22VOG_E.pdf)
    This document explains a basic operation of the VK-Lite Viewer. For the detailed 
    operating procedures of the viewer, refer to  Administrator’s Manual.
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    How to Read This Document
    Icons Used in This Document 
    This document uses the following icons to indicate particularly important information the user 
    should read.
    Icon Meaning
    Caution 
    Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this 
    icon may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these 
    precautions. 
    An important item or prohibited item that should always be 
    observed during operation is ex plained. Be sure to read these 
    instructions to prevent m echanical failure or damage. 
    Supplementary information or a reference to the operation is 
    explained. Users are recommended to read these memos.
    Note
    Tip
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    To p  Pa g e  o f  t h e  C a m e r a  
    The top page of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D showing the setting menu, VB-C500 Viewer display, 
    etc., is explained. 
    Access the top page of the camera in the web browser. 
    From the top page of the camera, you can access VB-C500 Viewer for displaying video and the 
    Setting Menu that lets you specify detailed settings of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D.
    If you are accessing the camera for the first time, see the  Start Guide bundled with the camera. 
    Accessing the Top Page of the Camera 
    1. Access http://192.168.100.1/ via the web browser. 
    2. The top page of the camera is displayed.
    An overview of each link is given below. 
    (1) Language Button  Use this button to switch the display language. 
    (2) Setting Page (Setting Menu) Link Click this link to display the Setting Menu of the camera. 
    Note
    This document explains relevant operations based on the IP address 192.168.100.1 
    (factory setting). In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera. 
    (1)
    (4) (3) (2)
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