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FCC NOTICE
Network Camera, Model Name: PT-50iNv, PT-50iP, PT-50iNRv, PT-50iPR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject\
 to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including i\
nterference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for \
a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limi\
ts are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i\
n a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate\
 radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par\
ticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio\
 or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o\
ff and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or \
more of
the following measures:
 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to\
 which the receiver is connected.
 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpa\
rt B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwi\
se
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made\
, you
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Réglementation canadienne sur les intérferences radio
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-\
003 du
Canada.
Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts- und
Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.
FDA regulation
This Network Camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administ\
ration
(FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system wit\
h medical
applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult your \
legal
advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.
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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions, the word
“equipment” refers to the Canon Network
Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its
accessories.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the equipment is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the
equipment and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and
maintenance instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Wipe the equipment with a clean soft cloth. If
necessary, put a cloth in diluted neutral
detergent and wring it well before wiping the
equipment with it. Finally, clean the
equipment with a clean dry cloth. Do not use
benzene, thinner or other volatile liquids or
pesticides as they may damage the product’s
finish. When using chemically-treated
cleaning cloths, observe those precautions
accordingly.
6. Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may
be hazardous. Always use specified
connection cables. Connect devices correctly.
7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock
- Do not use the equipment near water or in
rainy/moist situations. Do not put a heater
near this equipment.
8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
The equipment may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the
equipment. An equipment and
cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the equipment and cart
combination to overturn.
9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your equipment dealer or local
power company.
10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter is
equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them. Pay particular attention to
plugs and the point from which the cords exit
the equipment.
12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the equipment, be
sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-
1984, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna, antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure 1.
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fig-1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS 
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA 
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA 
DISCHARGE 
UNIT (NEC 
SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS 
(NEC SECTION 
810-21)
GROUNDING CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE 
GROUNDING ELECTRODE 
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ELECTRIC 
SERVICE 
EQUIPMENTGROUNDING 
CLAMP
13.
Lightning - For added protection of this
equipment during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage to the equipment due to
lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this equipment through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful
not to spill liquid of any kind onto the
equipment.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
equipment yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel. 18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this
equipment from the wall outlet and all power
sources including batteries, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions.
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the equipment.
c. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the equipment does not operate normally
even if you follow the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore
the equipment to its normal operation.
e. If the equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the equipment exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts that are specified
by Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this equipment, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the equipment is in safe
operating order.
21. Do not install the equipment in the following locations as this can cause a fire or electric
shock:
 - Hot locations
 - Close to a fire
 - Very humid or dusty locations
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 - Locations exposed to direct sunlight
 - Locations exposed to salt spray
 - Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,
thinners, etc.)
22. When any of the following occurs,
immediately switch OFF the equipment,
unplug it from the main power supply and
contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not
continue to use the equipment as this can
cause a fire or electric shock.
 - The equipment emits any smoke, heat,
abnormal noise, or unusual odor.
 - A metal object falls into the equipment.
 - The equipment is damaged in some way.
23. Please observe the following when using the equipment. Failure to do so can result in a
fire or electric shock.
 - Do not use flammable sprays near the
equipment.
- Do not subject the equipment to strong
impacts.
24. Make sure the power line and network cable are implemented in a safe manner
accordingly to the related technical
regulations.
25. Focusing on the direct sunlight, halogen
lamp or any other high-intensity lamp for a
long time may cause  damage to the image
sensor.
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For CA, USA only
Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special hand\
ling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Equipment
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that hasbeen moistened with water or a mild detergent.
a WARNING:
Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.
3. Wipe with a dry cloth.
4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.
Cleaning the Lens
Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the\
 lens.
●The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is \
dirty.
● Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause image defects.
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Note
Notes on Using the Motion Detection Function, Automatic
Tracking and VBCollector
The Motion Detection Function, Automatic Tracking ( → P.4-42) and VBColletor ( →
P.6-11) are not suited to applications where high levels of reliability\
 are required.
Therefore, we recommend that you not use these functions for monitoring \
or other
purposes if consistently high levels of reliability are required. Canon \
accepts no liability
whatsoever for faults resulting from the use of the Motion Detection, Au\
tomatic
Tracking and VBCollector.
Icons Used in This Instruction Manual
Note
Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that ar\
e prohibited
during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent possible faults\
 or damage
to the equipment.
Tip
Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. User\
s are advised
to read these memos.
Refer to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM.
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Before Using the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the
name and functions of the system components.
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The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos via the In\
ternet or an intranet. It
can be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live v\
ideos from a Web site or
monitoring. The system is configured for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and viewer\
 software. Please use
the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C5\
0i/VB-C50iR and controlling
cameras
 (→  P.1-4, 2-12).
 Broadband Video Distribution function
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps (NT\
SC)/25 fps (PAL).
Motion-JPEG type is used to compress video images. For networking, auto-\
negotiation between
Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can a\
lso be used through
a router. Since video quality and the frame rate can be freely set, vide\
os can be distributed under
conditions that best suit the network bandwidth.
*Please refer to P.1-11 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model\
.
Concurrent video is distributed up to 50 clients
Up to 50 clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C50i/V\
B-C50iR.
Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a single unit
The camera capable of full pan, tilt, and zoom functions and its server \
functions for distributing
videos through a network are compactly housed in a single unit. By simpl\
y connecting a LAN
cable and a power supply, the unit can distribute live videos from any l\
ocation* where it is installed.
*The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, hi\
gh temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions ( → P.xiii, xiv).
High-performance 26x zoom and wide angle photographic range
The camera section is equipped with a 26x zoom lens. Furthermore, since \
the VB-C50i provides
a pan angle of 200 degrees (100 degrees each to the left and right) an\
d a tilt angle of 120
degrees (90 degrees up and 30 degrees down), and the VB-C50iR provides\
 a pan angle of 340
degrees (170 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 1\
00 degrees (10 degrees up
and 90 degrees down), the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are capable of shooting wide\
 areas.
Can be mounted on ceilings, etc. (VB-C50iR)
The VB-C50iR includes a mounting plate, enabling it to be mounted in a v\
ariety of locations
including ceilings*. The shape of the camera head has been designed so t\
hat pan and tilt operations
are still possible when mounted upside down.
*The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, hi\
gh temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions ( → P.xiii, xiv).
Remote camera control from the viewer
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR come with two types of viewer software: the Viewer \
for PC and the Viewer
for Java. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera angle (\
pan and tilt) and zoom
magnification of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, allowing you to view videos with \
plenty of ambiance.
Panorama picture creation functions and settings
The entire photographic range of the camera can be created and saved as \
a panorama picture.
The saved panorama pictures can then be easily used to visually set view\
 restrictions and presets.
Shade Correction function
If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to\
 see, you can adjust the
Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
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Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight \
compensation, the shade
correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting t\
he existing lighter regions.
Camera Position Preset function
If often-used camera angles (camera head aim and zoom position) and re\
lated items are saved
in advance as presets, the camera can be controlled from the viewer by s\
imply selecting a desired
preset. Up to 20 presets can be stored.
View Restriction function
You can set restrictions on camera angle specifications and zoom magnifi\
cations to prevent
viewers from seeing certain camera angles. For example, if the VB-C50i/V\
B-C50iR is showing
camera footage on the Internet, it is possible to distribute videos whil\
e protecting privacy (→ P.iii,
“Request concerning disclosure of live videos and audio”).
More powerful security functions
The destinations for video distributions can be restricted based on pass\
words. Up to 50 clients
can be registered.
Using preset schedules or links with external devices to record pictures\
 or
audio*
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12), you can set picture and audio recording* based on
ON/OFF input from an external device and from previously-set schedules. \
If VBCollector is used,
images and 
sound recorded* by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be automatically collected so that
you can view the images and 
play back the audio data* on a PC.
*
 Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii)
Audio Playback
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12), you can connect a speaker with amp to the camera.
Then, you can register your favorite audio files or sample files recorde\
d on a CD-ROM and play
the registered files based on ON/OFF input from an external device and f\
rom previously-set
schedules.
Audio transmission
Using the Multi-Terminal Module ( → P.1-12), you can connect a microphone* and speaker with
amp to the camera and then send and 
receive audio* via the Viewer.
*
 Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii)
Night mode shooting
Using the built-in infrared light (effective lighting range: approx. 3m\
 [9.8ft.]), you can take pictures
even in darkness.
* When using a dome housing with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, the infrared ligh\
t cannot be used.
Motion detection function and automatic tracking function
You can perform external device control, video and audio recording* by detecting changes in the
image caused by motion of people or objects. Automatic tracking of movin\
g objects is also available.
*
 Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii)
Service settings with schedule function
You can start up motion detection and external device services by settin\
g up a visual and easy-
to-understand schedule in the calendar.
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Viewer for Java Ver. 3.6
Operating System/Windows 2000(SP4) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2Web BrowserWindows XP(SP1a) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows XP(SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP2) or 7.0, Netscape 7.1 or\
 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7\
.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1)/ Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1) or 7.0, Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP\
2) or 7.0
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1) o\
r 7.0
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(\
SP2) or 7.0
Java VM MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft)
Java Plug-in 1.4.2 (Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems)
* Java VM must be installed beforehand. If the Java VM provided by Microso\
ft has not been installed,
please access Sun Microsystems Website to download the Java VM provided \
by Sun Microsystems.
* Not compatible with Java Plug-in 1.5.0 or later (Java VM provided by Su\
n Microsystems).
* This viewer may not run stably on operating systems and Web browsers oth\
er than those listed above.
Viewer for PC Ver. 3.6
Operating System/Windows 2000(SP4) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2Web BrowserWindows XP(SP1a) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows XP(SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP2) or 7.0, Netscape 7.1 or\
 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7\
.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1)
/ Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1) or 7.0, Netscape 7.1 or 7.2
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP\
2) or 7.0
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Internet Explorer 6.0(SP1) o\
r 7.0
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (SP2) / Internet Explorer 6.0(\
SP2) or 7.0
* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM ( → P.2-11).
Hardware and Software Requirements
Viewer Software ( → d  Viewer Software User’s Manual)
The viewer software that is supplied with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you \
view the video captured
by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera.
Note
●The manual for the viewer software is on the supplied CD-ROM (Viewer-E.\
pdf).
● Although older versions of viewers can be used, some of the features are\
 different.
Therefore, we recommend you to use the latest version.
For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site.
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