Canon network camera VBC50Fi User Manual

NETWORK CAMERA
User’s Manual
VB-C50Fi
Please read this User’s Manual carefully before operation.
Be sure to read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” section before using
this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for
future reference.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi (r\
eferred to hereafter
as the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi).
This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50FSi/VB-C\
50Fi. Read this manual
carefully before using the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi to ensure effective operat\
ion. In particular make sure
that you read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM\
 ReadMe
file.
For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site....

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Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio
With respect to the disclosure of live videos and audio, we request that\
 sufficient
consideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photog\
raphed.
Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it ope\
rates camera
sites for which it has been responsible to install and operate:
●We take measures such as adding limitations on zoom magnifications so th\
at people
cannot make special specifications.
● When...

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Package Contents
The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi package contains the following items. If any of t\
hese items is missing,
please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.
*The cable length may differ depending
on the country in which the product was
purchased.
1. VB-C50FSi main unit
(or VB-C50Fi main unit ) 2. AC adapter PA-V16
(VB-C50Fi NTSC model only)
3. AC cable (1 meter/3 ft.) (VB-C50Fi NTSC model only) 4. CD-ROM
5. User’s Manual (This document)
6. Warranty card (NTSC model only)
CD-ROM...

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
.... iiPa ckag e Contents .................................................................. iv
How to Read This Manual ...................................................... ix
aSafe Use of Equipment ....................................................... x
Maintenance ........................................................................\
...................................... xv
Chapter 1 Before Using...

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Contents
Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) ..................... 3-15
Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ................................... 3-20
Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .............................................. 3-23
Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) ........... 3-25
Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools) .......................... 3-28
Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools
Overview of VB Administration...

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Camera-Specific Functions ........................................................................\
............ 4-66
Sending and Receiving* Audio (VB-C50FSi only) .................................................. 4-67
Shade Correction ........................................................................\
........................... 4-69
Auto Reconnection Function ........................................................................\
.......... 4-69
Restoring the Default Exposure and...

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Using VBCollector ........................................................................\
.............. 6-11
Installing VBCollector ........................................................................\
..................... 6-12
Starting Up VBCollector ........................................................................\
................. 6-13
Registering a Server ........................................................................\
...................... 6-13
Registering...

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How to Read This Manual
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User’s Manual
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This manual describes
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a Safe Use of Equipment
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An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user t\
o the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li\
terature
accompanying the equipment.
a  Important Operational Instructions
a
 Important Warnings
a CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The serial number of this equipment may be found on the...