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    							This User Manual should be read before using the network camera.ENGLISH
    Network Camera
    Camera Management Tool User Manual 
    						
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    This manual describes how to configure and operate Camera Management Tool (hereafter referred to as “this tool”). 
    Carefully read this manual before use to ensure correct use of this  tool. Also be sure to read the file in the LICENSE folder of 
    the setup CD-ROM.
    * The cameras described in this manual may include models not be sold in your country and region.
    For the latest information on this product (firmware and incl uded software, user manuals, operating environment, etc.), 
    please refer to the Canon website.
    Precautions for Use (Disclaimer)
     Network Security
    The user is responsible for the network  security of this product and its use.
    Take appropriate network security m easures to avoid security breaches. To the full extent permitted by laws and 
    regulations, neither Canon Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or  affiliates shall be liable for any losses, direct, incidental 
    or consequential damages, or  liabilities that may be incurred as a resu lt of network security incidents such as 
    unauthorized accesses.
    
     Change the password of the camera periodically.
     Change the HTTP or HTTPS po rt number of the camera.
     Limit access to the camera by network devices.
    For additional network security recommenda tions, please refer to the Canon website.
    License Agreement of Included Software
    For the license agreement of the included software, please re fer to VBTools-E.txt in the BundledSoftware folder in the 
    LICENSE folder on the included setup CD-ROM.
    Trademarks
     Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
     Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, Excel and Intern et Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft 
    Corporation in the United States and other countries.
     Windows is legally recognized as th e Microsoft Windows Operating System.
     All other company or product names used in this manual  are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
    holders.
    Introduction 
    						
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    Types of User Manuals
    Before using this tool, you need to read the following user manuals of the camera in addition to this manual.
    Notes
    1. Any unauthorized reproduction of this manual is prohibited.
    2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without any prior notice.
    3. This manual has been prepared with th e utmost attention to accuracy. If you have any comments, however, please 
    contact a Canon sales representative.
    4. Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome of us ing this product, notwithstanding items 2 and 3 above.
    How to Use This Manual
    The assumed reading format of this operation guide is on a computer screen.
    Software Screenshots
    The software screenshots samples shown in this manual are  for illustration only. The screenshots may differ from the 
    actual screens displayed.
    Descriptions use Windows 8.1  for the operating system, Internet Explorer 11 for the we b browser, and the VB-M50B 
    for sample screens.
     Symbols Indicating Precautions
    User Manuals
    Included User Manual
    Installation Guide
    This describes precautions and proce dures for installing the camera.
    Manuals on Setup CD-ROM
    Operation Guide
    This guide explains the camera initial settings, viewer operation, various settings in the setting page, Troubleshooting, etc.
    Mobile Camera Viewer Operation Guide
    This explains details on how to use the Mobile Camera Viewer.
    Appendix – Specifications
    This lists the camera specifications.
    Camera Management Tool User Manual (this manual)
    This manual explains how to use the advanced operating procedures of this tool.
    Recorded Video Utility User Manual
    This explains details on how to use the Recorded Video Utility.
    Network Video Recording Software RM Series Administrator Manual
    This explains details on how to us e the RM-Lite recording software.
    SymbolDescription
      Important Cautions and restrictions during op eration. Make sure to read these carefully.
      Note Supplementary descriptions and reference information. 
    						
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    Table of Contents
    Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2
    Precautions for Use (Disclaimer) ............................................................................................ 2
    Trademarks ............................................................................................................................. 2
    User Manuals................................................................................................................... 3
    Types of User Manuals .......................................................................................................... .3
    How to Use This Manual ......................................................................................................... 3
    Chapter 1 Before Using
    Functions of the Camera Management Tool ................................................................... 8
    Flow of Operation .................................................................................................................... 8
    Operating Environment.................................................................................................. 11
    System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 1 1
    Supported Cameras.............................................................................................................. 11
    Limitations ............................................................................................................................. 11
    Installation................................................................................................................... ... 12
    Chapter 2 Detecting/Setting Cameras
    Launching Camera Management Tool .......................................................................... 14
    Launching ............................................................................................... .............................. 14
    Names of Main Window Components................................................................................... 14
    Detecting the Camera ................................................................................................... 16
    Detecting Cameras with the Search Function ....... ............................................................... 16
    Registering the Administrator Accou nt ................................................................................. 18
    Viewing the Camera List .................................. ..................................................................... 19
    Searching in the Camera List..... ........................................................................................... 21
    Operations in the Camera List ............................ .................................................................. 21
    Authenticating a Camera ............................................................................................... 24
    Setting Common Authentication Information ........................................................................ 24
    Authenticating a Detected Camera ...................................................................................... 25
    Basic Camera Settings .................................................................................................. 26
    Opening the [Basic Camera Settin gs] Dialog Box ............................................................... 26
    [Basic Camera Settings] Dialog Box Settings ....... ............................................................... 27
    Launching the Setting Page/Viewer .............................................................................. 33
    Adding a Camera as a Trusted Site...................................................................................... 33
    Displaying the Setting Page for a  Camera............................................................................ 33
    Launching Viewer ............. ...................................................................... .............................. 34
    Accessing Camera Tools .............................................................................................. 35
    Launching Camera Angle Setting T ool ........................................ ....................... .................. 35
    Launching Admin Tools ....... ........................................................ ....................... .................. 35 
    						
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    Chapter 3 Camera Specification File Use
    Saving a Camera Specification File............................................................................... 38
    Saving When Exiting the Tool ............................................................................. .................. 38
    Saving Using the Menu ......................................................................................................... 3 9
    Editing a Camera Specification File .............................................................................. 40
    Camera Specification File Configuration .............................................................................. 40
    Loading a Camera Specification File ............................................................................ 43
    Importing When This Tool Starts ......................................................................... .................. 43
    Automatically Importing When This  Tool Starts .................................................................... 43
    Chapter 4 Camera Detection/Configuration Techniques
    Specifying an IP Address to Detect a Camera.............................................................. 46
    Detecting a Single Camera ........... ........................................................................................ 46
    Detecting Multiple Camera s ................................................................................................. 47
    Configuring Cameras Using a Setting File .................................................................... 48
    Creating a Setting File........................................................................................................... 48
    Importing a Configuration File............................................................................................... 49
    Advanced Camera Settings .......................................................................................... 50
    Loading Advanced Settings From  a Camera and Save to a Camera .................................. 50
    Saving Advanced Settings as a File ..................................................................................... 51
    Loading Advanced Settings From a File............................................................................... 52
    Editing the Advanced Camera Setting Information .............................................................. 52
    Chapter 5 Camera Maintenance
    Updating the Software ................................................................................................... 56
    Updating the Firmware ......................................................................................................... 5 6
    Updating the Mobile Camera View er .................................................................................... 58
    Backing Up Setting Values ............................................................................................ 59
    Specifying the Save Location for Backup Files ..... ............................................................... 59
    Performing a Backup ............................................................................................................ 59
    Restoring Settings ......................................................................................................... 61
    Mounting/Unmounting Memory Cards .......................................................................... 63
    Restarting the Camera................................................................................................... 64
    Restoring the Camera to the Initial Settings .................................................................. 65
    Downloading Logs......................................................................................................... 66
    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
    Lists of Messages .......................................................................................................... 68
    Warning Messages ............................................................................................................... 68
    Error Messages ................................................................................................................. .... 71
    Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 72
    Index .............................................................................................................................. 73 
    						
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    Before Using
    This chapter provides an overview of the functions and an outline of actual operation of this tool and explains 
    the operating environment, installation procedure, and ot her things you should know when using this tool. 
    						
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    This tool is software for the initial setup and maintenance of Canon network cameras (hereafter referred to as “cameras”). It 
    allows you to efficiently execute IP address settings and ot her basic settings required when installing cameras, perform 
    backup and restoration of camera se ttings after installation, and firmware updates to  multiple cameras.
    Flow of Operation
    1. Initial settings
    2. Camera installation
    Functions of the Camera Management Tool
    Before installing the camera in the final location, set the 
    camera in a temporary space to carry out the initial settings. 
    Connect the cameras to the same network as the computer.
    Detection
    Detect the cameras on the network (P. 16).
    Basic settings
    Configure settings such as t he IP address, date and time, 
    camera name, and video settin gs for the camera (P. 26).
    Video confirmation
    Launch Viewer to immediately check the video for a camera 
    (P. 34).
    Install the camera in the final location (for details, please 
    refer to the Installation Guide).
    Angle settings
    Angle settings can be configured  for select camera models 
    by starting the Camera Angle Setting from this tool (P. 35).
    Temporary space
    Installation location 
    						
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    3. Advanced settings after camera installation
    4. Camera administration
    Configure advanced settings to match the installation 
    environment after installation is complete.
    Setting Page
    Display the Setting Page for each camera, and configure 
    advanced settings (P. 33).
    You can load advanced camera settings with this tool and 
    when necessary change settings and save them. The 
    loaded advanced settings can then be saved to a file or to 
    the camera (P. 50).
    Viewer
    Launch Viewer from this tool, and operate the camera while 
    viewing its video (P. 34).
    Tools
    Configure camera settings that suit various usage scenarios 
    using Admin Tools, such as Privacy Mask and Intelligent 
    Function settings (P. 35).
    Multiple cameras displayed in the camera list can be 
    managed in a batch.
    Status confirmation
    View status information on cameras, such as which cameras 
    are properly connected,  in a list (P. 19).
    Filter
    Specify a string for f iltering the camera list to quickly find the 
    required camera (P. 21).
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    5. Camera maintenance
    The following maintenance procedures can be performed 
    on cameras that are in operation. Maintenance can be 
    performed on multiple ca meras at the same time.
     Updating the firmware (P. 56)
     Backing up the setting values (P. 59)
     Restoring backed up setting values (P. 61)
     Operating the memory card (P. 63)
     Restarting (P. 64)
     Restoring the camera to  the initial settings (P. 65)
     Downloading logs (P. 66)
    Camera Specification File Use
    The information in the list of cameras for this tool can be 
    saved as a camera specification file (P. 38). You can use 
    this file to perform the fo llowing advanced operations.
     Edit the content of a camera specification file, and 
    configure the initial settings for cameras in a different 
    location.
     When managing more than 64 cameras, you can save the  camera specification files by area, for example, and 
    switch between files during operation.
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