Canon network camera VBC60 User Manual

NETWORK CAMERA
Operation Guide
Be sure to read Start Guide and this Operation Guide  before using the network camera. 

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C60/VB-C60B (hereafter referred to as 
VB-C60.)
The only difference between VB-C60 and VB-C60B is the exterior color. 
This  Operation Guide  describes how to set up and use VB-C60. Read these guides carefully 
before using the VB-C60 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 (firmware, bundled software, operation...

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Introduction
Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the 
utilization of video/audio
When using the VB-C60 (for image or audio recording), it is the responsibility of the users 
to take all care to protect privacy 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 building management office before installing a 
camera, if copyrighted architectural structur es or copyrighted premises are got...

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Notes on License Agreement for Bundled Software 
Regarding the license agreement for the bundled software, see the following file in the 
BundledSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder found in the bundled Setup CD-ROM. 
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)...

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Contents
„Introduction ..............................................................................................ii
„ How to Read This Document  ..................................................................ix
Operation Manuals  ............................................................................................ ix
Icons Used in This Document  ............................................................................ x
„Top Page of the Camera...

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Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools
„Overview of VBAdmin Tools  ................................................................ 2-2
VBAdmin Tools  ............................................................................................... 2-2
Panorama Creation Tool ................................................................................. 2-2
View Restriction Setting Tool  .......................................................................... 2-3
Preset Setting Tool...

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„How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer  .......................................................... 3-9
Display Screens of Admin Viewer  .................................................................. 3-9
Display Screens of VB Viewer  ...................................................................... 3-11
Obtaining the Camera Control Privilege  ...................................................... 3-13
Control the camera...

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Chapter 5 Appendix
„Modifiers .............................................................................................. 5-2
„ Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 5-4
„ List of Log Messages  ........................................................................... 5-7
Log Messages on the VB-C60  ....................................................................... 5-7
„List of VB-C60 Viewer Messages...

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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  RM-Lite ( Start Guide  Network Video 
Recording Software RM-Lite) 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-C60, types of bundled software, 
operating environment, initial settings of the...

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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 explained. Be sure to read these 
instructions to prevent mechanical failure or damage....