Canon network camera VBC50iVBC50iR User Manual

							
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Setting Up
Setup Workflow
etwork
Install the software5
Check operation of the camera4
Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image 
from the top page of the camera server (→ P.2-10).
Install the required software in advance for operating the 
camera (
→ P.2-11).
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1. Set Up the Camera
a WARNING:
Install the camera securely.
● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, contact your Canon dealer.
● When installing the VB-C50iR on the ceiling, check that the ceiling is s\
trong enough to
bear the weight of the VB-C50iR including the mounting plate. Installati\
on in a weak
location could result in the VB-C50iR falling and causing serious injury\
.
● At least once a year, check for looseness in the camera installation mou\
nt. (If the optional
wide converter is used, check the converter mount also).
Note
●The permissible camera installation angles are  ±20 °  from the horizontal. ( ±15 °
when the optional wide converter is used for the VB-C50i).
● The MAC address required when making network settings is shown on the bo\
ttom of
the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR ( → P.1-11). Please make a note of it before installing this unit.
Note
● Do not overtighten the mounting screw.
If excessive force is used to tighten the mounting
screw, camera head movement may be impeded,
or other malfunctions may result.
● Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less
than 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) in length. The use of
screws 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) long or longer could
damage the camera. Also, the tripod seat used
should be at least 30 mm (1.18 in.) in diameter.
Firstly, set up the camera. Read the following carefully and make sure t\
he camera is set up properly.
VB-C50iR Installation
Firmly tighten the 2 screws (not supplied).
(Installation)
• Distance between tapped holes: 120 mm (4.72 in.)
• Tapped hole diameter: 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)
• Mounting plate thickness: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Screw VB-C50iR
Mounting plate
Screw
Mounting 
screw
Less than 
6.0 mm 
(0.24 in.)
30 mm 
(1.18 in.) 
or wider
VB-C50i Installation
Install in a flat and stable location.
Using a Tripod (VB-C50i)
The screw for mounting a tripod is on the bottom of the VB-C50i toward t\
he front.
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Setting Up
1. Set Up the Camera
a WARNING:
The Wide Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VB-C50i and ca\
nnot be
used on the VB-C50iR.
Note
●The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the \
 WL-37
is used.
● The permissible range of camera installation angles with the wide conver\
ter mounted
on the camera is  ±15 ° from the horizontal.
● If you use the optional Wide Converter WL-37, set the zoom lens to the w\
ide-angle
end. If you set the zoom lens to the telephoto end, the image resolution\
 will be
affected and the auto focus might have problems.
● When the Wide Converter has been set for use in “Camera and Video”\
 ( → P.3-8),
the pan and tilt values change for the three functions listed below. If \
the Wide
Converter is to be used, pan and tilt values must be determined after th\
e use of the
Wide Converter has been set in “Camera and Video”.
• Home position setting ( → P.3-10)
• View restrictions ( → P.3-10)
• Preset settings ( → P.3-13)
● When the Wide Converter has been set for use in “Camera and Video”\
 (P. 3-10),
the infrared light cannot be used ( → P.4-70).
Wide Converter
Using the Wide Converter (VB-C50i)
The optional Wide Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shot\
s (approx. 0.74 × the
normal focal distance).
Mount the wide converter correctly so that it is level and fitted secure\
ly onto the camera. When
mounted correctly, the wide converter should turn roughly 3 times before\
 stopping.
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Turning the Power ON and OFF
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. You can switch\
 the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes \
when the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED mome\
ntarily flashes.
Note
●The camera head position is automatically initialized when the power sup\
ply is
turned ON from OFF.
● Never touch the camera head during initialization as this could prevent
successful initialization and cause faults.
● Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power back on after shutting \
it off. Turning
it on too quickly may result in a malfunction. Observe the precautions g\
iven in “ a
Safe Use of Equipment/ a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ( → P.xii).
● If the picture and 
audio recording* function is being used, shutting off the
power or restarting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will delete all the pictures an\
d 
audio*.
*
 Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii)
2. Connect the Camera to the Network
Next, connect the camera. Connect the camera to the network by connectin\
g the camera and PC
via the hub with a LAN cable .
*Do not plug the AC cable power
plug into the wall socket yet.
LAN cable
AC cable
(Rear of main unit)
AC adapter
Hub
PC
AC cable to AC outlet
AC adapter Main unit
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Setting Up
Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings \
next. The instructions
here follow on from “2. Connect the Camera to the Network”, where \
one camera is connected to
a PC as an example.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
NoteDo not turn on the camera at this stage.
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Supplied CD-ROM
LAN cable
VB-C50i
Hub
Installation Example
1. Turn on the network device (in this case, the hub) and then your PC.
2. Insert the CD-ROM provided into your PC and from Explorer etc. double-cl\
ick“VBSetup.exe” to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Turn on the VB-C50i.
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3. The camera connected to the networkis automatically detected and its MAC
address, IP address and model name
are displayed.
The factory default setting is:
IP address : 192.168.100.1
The MAC address can be found on the white
label attached on the bottom of the unit.
Note that VBSetup.exe cannot be used across
subnets.
Click the MAC address to select it, and click
the “Initial Setup” button.
4.Enter the user name “root” and the
factory default password “VB-C50i”
and enter the IP address and subnet
mask.
If you want to specify a default gateway
address, enable the “Set the default route to
Ethernet” check box and then enter the default
gateway address.
Although the time zone and video signal can
also be specified here, there is basically no
need to change the time zone setting.
Once you have entered your settings, click the
“OK” button.
Click to select
Tip
●The password for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is “VB-C50i”.
● The MAC address for this unit is shown on the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C\
50iR
(→  P.1-11).
● The IP address  192.168.100.1 is used as the factory default setting. Please set an
IP address that suits the environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is t\
o be
used.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
Note
For Windows XP SP2 users, see “Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with Window\
s XP
SP2” ( → P.1-6). This Note holds true for users who have turned on Windows Firew\
all
with Window Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1).
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Setting Up
5. A setup progress window appears andyour settings will be saved.
Note
●Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment.
● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP serve\
r, you
cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool. Cha\
nge the IP
address from the Network Settings page ( → P.3-6).
● Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subne\
t mask
and default gateway address settings.
●
If 20 minutes or more have passed since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR was turned \
on, the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR stops sending requests for IP addresses allocation and \
they
cannot be detected using this tool. If this occurs, restart the VB-C50i/\
VB-C50iR.
● To restore the factory default settings, refer to page 7-21.
●
If you are using the Multi-Terminal Module and are changing the connecti\
on of the
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and external camera, be sure to do this after having tu\
rned off
the power of these 2 devices. After changing the connection, turn on the\
 external
camera first and then the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
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2. Your Web browser starts up and thetop page of the camera server appears.
Click the “Using Viewer for Java” or the
“Using Viewer for PC” and check that
the video is displayed properly.
Below is a description of what happens when
you click “Viewer for Java”.
When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C50i/VB-C50\
iR works normally.
Use the sample page to simplify checking.
4. Check Operation of the Camera
1. Select the MAC address you want tocheck operation of and then click the
“Open Test Page”.
Camera Selection box
Allows you to switch cameras
when an external camera is
connected.
Tip
●To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand.
● To use the Viewer for PC, you must install the Viewer for PC beforehand \
( → P.2-11).
● We recommend that you perform panorama picture settings ( → P.4-7).
○○○ ○○○○○○○Check of operation is now complete.
Note
For Windows Server 2003 users, see “Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR with W\
indows
Server 2003” ( → P.1-7).
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Setting Up
You must install software to display images from the camera and to manag\
e the camera. There
are 3 types of software you can install.• VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera ( → P.4-2).
• Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera ( → P.2-12).
• VBCollector: Software that allows you to collect pictures and 
audio recorded* by the camera
on a PC and view the recorded images and 
play back the audio data* on the PC ( → P.6-11).
When using older versions of VBCollector, please refer to page 6-12.
*
 Only available with two particular models ( → P.iii)
1. Check that all other applications are closed, insert the CD-ROM included\
 with
the camera into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and follow the steps below.
1Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop.
If you are using Windows XP, click the [Start] button and then [My Compu\
ter].
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon displayed and then double-click the [VBTool\
s] folder.
3 Double-click [VBToolsInstall.exe] to start the installation.
2. Once the starting screen has
appeared, select the installation
method.
Easy Installation: VB  Administration Tools
and Viewer for PC are
automatically installed.
The basic software
required is installed
easily.
Custom Installation: Select whether you
want to install the VB
Administration Tools,
the Viewer for PC or the
VBCollector.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
5. Install the Software
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Viewer Software Overview
By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50i/\
VB-C50iR on a PC, as
well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. \
For details, please refer to
“Viewer Overview” (→ P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the\
 CD-
ROM.
● Viewer for PC
When started up, this viewer displays as a separate
window. The viewer is installed beforehand on the PC
to be used. For installation details, please refer to “5.
Install the Software” in this Chapter ( → P.2-11).
Viewer Software Types
There are 2 types of viewers described below.
● Viewer for Java
The viewer appears in the Web browser. You need to
install Java VM beforehand.
Features of the Viewer Software
●Pan, tilt and zoom control : You can control pan, tilt and zoom with the scroll bars.
● Backlight adjustment : You can brighten the image when it is dark due to backlight.
● Panorama window display : You can control the camera by clicking on the panorama window
or by dragging the frame inside the window.
● Image saving and printing : You can save and print snapshots of live images.
● Audio reception (Viewer for PC only) : You can receive audio sent from the VB-C50i/VB-
C50iR. (Only available with two particular models)
Hardware and Software Requirements
Please refer to “Hardware and Software Requirements” ( → P.1-4).
Handling of Video and Audio
Please refer to “Introduction” ( → P.iii).
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