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Appendix
Sample Network Configurations
This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB-C50i/V\
B-C50iR.
Be sure to assign an IP address to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR that matches you\
r environment.
This example shows the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR connected to a LAN by Ethernet. \
In this configuration,
videos can be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB-C50\
i/VB-C50iR and by
viewers with access to that segment.
Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment
This example shows an environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is conne\
cted to an ISP (Internet
service provider). In this configuration, videos can be seen by viewers\
 capable of accessing the ISP.
Bidirectional communication is required between the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and\
 the ISP, and a fixed
IP address must be set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.5-26).
Sample LAN Environment Configuration
Router Router
VB-C50i
Vi ewer PC V
iewer PC
Server
Provide the appropriate 
server as required:
●
 HTTP (WWW)
VB-C50iR
Internet
Router
Modem
RouterClient receivingimages Server sending
imagesVB-C50i/VB-C50iR
Vi
ewer PC Vi
ewer PC Servers
Provide the appropriate 
server as required:
●
 HTTP (WWW)
ISDN/
leased line/ADSL, etc
Analog line
ISDN/
leased line/ADSL, etc
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Upgrading the Firmware Remotely
Note
●Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50i/VB-C\
50iR has
restarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from s\
tarting up
properly.
● Upgrading the firmware deletes all saved web page data ( → P.5-8). Back up your
data before using this function.
Get the new firmware from Canon Web site, and upgrade in command prompt.\
 The firmware file
is called “Firmware_new.bin” and is saved on your PC in “My Doc\
uments”.
1. Open command prompt.
C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx> is displayed on the screen.
2. Specify the folder containing the firmware.
Enter:  C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx>cd My Documents
3. Use the ftp command and connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Enter:  C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\My Documents>ftp 192.168.100.1
4. Enter Administrator account and password.
Enter: User (192.168.100.1: (none)): root
Password: VB-C50i
* Enter the password you are actually using. For more details about changi\
ng passwords,
please refer to “Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet e\
tc.” ( → P.3-5).
5. Change to binary mode.
Enter:  ftp> binary
6. Send the firmware to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Enter:  ftp> put Firmware_new.bin flash
7. Transmission begins.
It normally takes 1-2 minutes to complete transmission.
8. Notification of completion.
“The system upgraded completed successfully” is displayed.
9. Log out of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and close command prompt.
Enter:  ftp> bye
C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\My Documents> exit
Tip
●The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP addre\
ss that
was set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( → P.3-6).
● The user name logged onto the PC is displayed in “xxxx”.
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Appendix
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
Since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR supports a wide variety of functions, we reco\
mmend that you make
a note of the settings for each function (→ P.7-23).  If you want to redo the settings from the
beginning because you have forgotten them or for some other reason, firs\
t restore the factory
default settings.
* Please refer to page 7-23 for more about the factory default settings.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Administration Tools Page via a Web Browser
1. Launch the Web browser and display the settings title page.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s IP address, user
name, and administration password are
required when displaying the settings title page
(→  P.3-3).
2. On the settings title page, click
“Administration Tools”.
The Administration Tools page appears.
3.Click the “Restore” button for
“Restore Settings”.
When the “Restore” button is clicked, the
confirmation message appears. To proceed
with restoring the default settings, click the
“OK” button.
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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
Note
●Do not turn the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR power off while the Restoring operation\
. Turning
the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up properly\
.
● If you click the “OK” button at this point, it will not possible t\
o abort the process to
restore the default settings. Click the “Cancel” button if you do \
not wish to restore
the default settings.
● Using “Restore Settings” deletes all saved web page data ( → P.5-8). Back up your
data before using this function.
4. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s factory default settings are restored.
Settings other than the Administrator password, or network-related setti\
ngs such as the VB-
C50i/VB-C50iR’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address \
are returned to factory
default settings.
Note
If the Reset switch is pressed and all factory default settings are rest\
ored, the  VB-C50i/
VB-C50iR’s network-related settings such as IP address, subnet mask, \
and default
gateway address are all also restored to the factory default settings, m\
aking it
impossible to operate the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a PC connected to it. Us\
e
“VBSetup.exe” on the supplied CD-ROM to set an IP address appropri\
ate to the
environment you will be using ( → P.2-7). Saved web page data ( → P.5-8) is also
deleted. Back up your data before using this function.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings from the Reset Switch
If the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s IP address or administration password are n\
ot known or have been
forgotten, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR cannot be operated over a network. In th\
is case, press the
Reset switch at the bottom of the unit.
1. Turn off the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
See page 2-6 “Turning the Power ON and OFF” for procedures on how to t\
urn OFF and ON
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s power switch.
2. While pressing the Reset switch, turn on the power and keep the Reset sw\
itch pressed from more than 5 seconds.
The Reset switch is located toward the rear on the bottom. Use a thin ti\
pped object such as
the end of a paper clip to press the Reset switch.
All settings in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will be returned to the factory def\
ault settings.
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Initializing the Camera Head Position
○○○○○○To Make Settings...
1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URL:
http://192.168.100.1/support/
*
 The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP addre\
ss set for the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR(
→  P.3-6).
You need the IP address, user name, and the administrator password for t\
his camera to
display the Initialize Camera Head Position page( → P.3-5).
2. In the Initialize Camera Head Position, perform necessary settings.
If the preset position is misaligned, you can correct it by initializing\
 the camera head position.
When the camera head position is initialized, the camera head moves to f\
ace front, and then
moves back to the current position.
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Note
During initializing,
●The camera head moves to face front, and then moves back to the current \
position.
Please note that video will be recorded during this time, if using VK-64\
 or other
recording software.
● Live video is displayed on the Viewer.
● Video out of the visible range may be displayed.
● Initializing precedes any Viewer control privileges.
● Motion detection and Preset Tour functions are suspended.
● Video recording, audio recording and audio playback are not available.
● Panorama pictures cannot be taken.
● Never touch the camera head as this could prevent successful initializat\
ion and
cause faults.
w Auto
The camera head position is periodically initialized by selecting a spec\
ified time or intervals.
• Do not initialize automatically
Does not initialize periodically.
• Initialize the camera head position at specified time Initializes on the days of week you have selected. You can check more th\
an one day at a time, and set
the time by one minute at minimum.
• Initialize the camera head position at set intervals Initializes at the specified intervals, counting from the moment you sav\
e setting and reboot. Intervals
can be adjusted by one hour and up to 23 hours.
• Save Setting and Reboot After settings are made for [Auto], click the “Save” button to ref\
lect the changes.
* Rebooting takes 20 to 40 seconds.
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Appendix
Factory Default Settings
Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m)      (d)      (y) (m)      (d)      (y)
●Administrator ID root
● Administrator password VB-C50i
●Settings page path admin●Ethernet
Address Setting Method Manual Setting
IP Address 192.168.100.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway Address
Maximum Transmission Unit 1500
● Connection Keeping
Send packet regularly NO
Target IP Address
Interval(min.) 1
●Video Capture
Video Capture Size
Video Transmission Medium Size
Motion Detection Small Size
Picture Recording Medium Size
Video Quality(Q-Factor) Small Size 50
Medium Size 50
Large Size 50
Interlace Mode Weave(Interlace)
Use External Video Input NO
● Camera Control
Shutter Speed Auto
Focus Mode Auto
Home Position
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Brightness Standard
Return to Home Position when
nobody has a control privilege NO
Apply View Restriction NO Upper value
Lower value
Left value
Right value
Telephoto
Wide-angle
Wide Converter Not used
● Camera names
Built-in Camera Camera
External Camera Camera2
●Preset(Common Settings)
Restrict Camera Control to Presets NO
Auto Preset Tour Not used
Tour Schedule
Restrict Preset Tour Time NO
● Preset(Preset1-20)
Application Picture Recording only
Preset Name
Camera Parameter
Pan
Tilt
Zoom
Brightness Standard
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Factory Default Settings
Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m)      (d)      (y) (m)      (d)      (y)
●Server(Common Settings)
Maximum Number of Clients 50
Maximum Connection Time (sec.) 0
Restrict Service Time NO
● HTTP Server
HTTP Port 80
Global Address for Web Pages IP Address
IP Address
Port Name
● Camera Server
Video Transmission Port 65310
Camera Control Port 65311
Maximum Frame Rate (fps) 30 (NTSC)/25 (PAL)
Maximum Transmission Rate (Mbps) 0
Control Queue Length 50
Camera Control Time (sec.) 20
Camera Stabilization Time (msec.) 1500
● Audio Server
Audio Transmission Not used
Input Volume 50
Voice Activity Detection OFF
Noise Canceller OFF
Slope Filter OFF
Audio Reception Not used
Output Volume 50
Echo Canceller OFF
●Authorized User Account
User List
Access permitted to listed users only NO
Audio Transmission permitted to listed users onlyNOStill image Capture permitted to listed users onlyNO
●Authorized/Restricted Host SpecificationHost List
Apply this list to HTTP Server NO
Apply this list to Video Transmission NO
Apply this list to Audio Transmission NO
Apply this list to Still Image Capture NO
● Current Camera Time
● New Camera Time
Synchronize with computer time
Set manually
Synchronize with NTP server NO
● Time Zone +9 (Japan time)
●DNS
Name Server Address
Register Host Name NO
Host Name
● Mail
Mail Server Host
Sender’s(From) Mail Address
Recipient(To) Mail Address
POP before SMTP NO
User Name
Password
POP Server
● External Device Names
● LED
Blinks during transmission
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Appendix
Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures and Audio*
Note
The information provided in this section is an indication only.
Please be sure to confirm under the actual conditions before starting op\
erations.
*
 Audio recording is only available with two particular models.
This section provides information that may help you in specifying and co\
nfiguring various settings
using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be used in a wide range of applications with it\
s feature to temporarily
store recorded pictures and audio data* in the memory. You can download \
these recorded pictures
and audio data* on a PC using VBCollector (
→ P.6-11), which is installed on the bundled CD-
ROM.
Amount of Memory
The maximum memory capacity of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR which can be used to\
 store recorded
pictures and audio data* is approx. 14MB.
However please note that the used space will vary according to various s\
ettings related to picture
and audio recording*, such as Video Capture Size, Video Quality, recordi\
ng interval, recording
frequency, audio recording status* and the size of audio data files*.
Frame Sizes
The data sizes per frame may vary according to the following factors: • [Video Capture Size] ( → P. 3-7)
• [Video Quality] ( → P. 3-7)
• Complexity of the image
However it is important to note that, depending on the subject, the fram\
e sizes may vary
substantially.
In addition to the above factors, the recording frequency and settings o\
f [Recording Interval] affect
the actual space taken by the picture recording.
If you wish to confirm the data amount of an image per
frame, select Video information from View in the menu
bar in the Admin Viewer or the Viewer for PC.
The Video information dialog box appears.
The value shown as Size is the actual data amount of the
image.
Video information dialog box
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NoteThe actual amount of audio data will vary according to the timing of rec\
ording.
Amount of Audio Data*
Regardless of the volume, and even if there is no recorded audio data, t\
he amount of audio data
is approx. 8KB per second.
Data Capacity of Recorded Pictures & Audio
Note
●If you set the Video Quality to 100, the amount of data becomes enormous\
ly large.
● The recorded pictures are saved in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR memory in units \
of
8KB. For example, an image data of 5KB takes the memory of 8KB, and an i\
mage
data of 10KB consumes the memory of 16KB.
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