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    							Before Use
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    The software needed for camera setup and use is included on the camera and on the setup CD-ROM included with the 
    camera. The software can also be purchased separately.
    Software Included on the Camera
    The following software is included on the camera. It is au tomatically downloaded from the camera when you use it.
    Admin Viewer/VB Viewer (P. 137)
    These Viewers are used for camera control and for monitoring video and events.
    Admin Viewer can only be used by admi nistrators and registered users with camera control permissions, and allows 
    complete control of the camera.
    The VB Viewer allows any user with camera access to use the  camera, but the user is restricted to a limited set of 
    functions.
     Admin Tools (P. 191) 
    This tool is used for making camera settings and for managing cameras.
     Privacy Mask Setting Tool
     Intelligent Function Setting Tool
     Log Viewer
     Recorded Video Utility
     Panorama Creation Tool
     View Restriction Setting Tool
    Note
    To use Admin Viewer and Admin Tools, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (w hen using Internet Explorer 8/9) or .NET Framework 4.5 (when 
    using Internet Explorer 10/11) is necessary.
    If it is not installed on the computer, it will be aut omatically installed when using the installer (P. 28).
    Software Included on the Setup CD-ROM
    The software included on the setup CD-ROM is installed and used on a computer.
    Camera Management Tool (P. 36)
    This tool is used for batch managing multiple cameras,  from making settings to performing maintenance. The 
    Camera Management Tool can perform the following tasks.
     Set various camera settings.
     Launch software included on the camera, such as Admin Viewer and Admin Tools.
     Update firmware, back up/restore settings, perform me mory card and other operations, as well as, camera 
    maintenance.
    This guide explains how to use this tool to make initial  settings for cameras (P. 36). For details on other uses and 
    functions, please refer to the “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.
    The Camera Management Tool can be installed by the installer application. Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
    Camera Software
    R11R10 
    						
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    Camera Angle Setting Tool (P. 45)
    This tool allows you to adjust the camera angle during in stallation by viewing video from the camera on the computer 
    screen via a network.
    Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
    Admin Tools Certificate
    This is a digital certificate for using Admin Viewer and Admin Tools.
    Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
    Admin Viewer/Admin Tools with  Proxy Authentication Support
    Use these when going through a proxy server with proxy authentication.
    Software location:  Setup CD-ROM > ProxyAuthSupport folder
    RM-Lite
    This software displays,  records and plays back video from  up to four cameras via a network.
    Software location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications ] folder > RMLiteInstall.exe
    RM-Lite Software
     
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    TypeOverviewLicense
    RM-Lite Storage Server Up to four cameras can be  registered to record video (JPEG). 1 license
    RM-Lite Viewer Plays video recorded in the storag
    e server and displays live video 
    (JPEG/H.264) from the camera.
    Up to four cameras can be registered for the viewer. 1 license
    RM-Lite Manager Use register cameras and  configure recording schedules. 1 license
    RM-Lite ViewerRM-Lite Storage  Server
    Network
    Flow of video from the camera
    Flow of recorded video
    Supported 
    cameras VB-R11VE, VB-R11, VB-R10VE, VB-M641VE, VB
    -M641V, VB-M640VE, VB-M640V, VB-M741LE, 
    VB-M740E, VB-H43, VB-H630VE, VB-H630D,  VB-H730F, VB-M42, VB-M620VE, VB-M620D, 
    VB-M720F, VB-S30D, VB-S31D, VB-S800D,  VB-S900F, VB-S805D, VB-S905F, VB-H41, 
    VB-H610VE, VB-H610D, VB-H710F, VB-M40,  VB-M600VE, VB-M600D, VB-M700F, VB-C60, 
    VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, VB-C300, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi
    Important
    To add the RM-Lite Viewer or RM-Lite Manager,  you must purchase RM-Lite-V (sold separately). 
    						
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    Note
    For details on the usage, operating environment, and functions of RM-Lite, please refer to the “System Administrator Manual”.
    Additional Software/Licenses (Sold Separately)
    You can purchase additional software and licenses as necessary.
    Canon H.264 Additional  User License AUL-VB
    Additional license for viewing H.264 video with multiple computers via Admin Viewer or Recorded Video Utility.
    Each camera includes one license. Additional licenses are  necessary for multiple computers to view H.264 video 
    from a single camera.
     RM-64/RM-25/RM-9
    This software allows network cameras  to be used for multipoint surveillance, and for displaying, recording and 
    playing back videos from the camera.
    The number of cameras that can be re gistered with RM-64/RM-25/RM-9 varies:  64, 25, or 9 cameras respectively can 
    be registered. By using multiple Storage Servers, you  can construct a surveillance system supporting up to 512 
    cameras.
    Note
    Licenses for upgrading from  RM-9 to RM-25 or RM-64, and from RM-25 to RM-64 are also available.
    RM-V
    This additional license lets you install the RM-64/RM- 25/RM-9 RM Manager and Viewer on multiple computers.
    Purchase the license to be able to view  video from the camera from multiple locations and for other similar purposes.
    RM-Lite-V
    This additional license lets you install the RM-Lit e Viewer or RM-Lite Manager on multiple computers.
    Purchase the license to be able to view  video from the camera from multiple locations and for other similar purposes. 
    						
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    For the latest information on this product (firmware and included software, user manual, operating environment, etc.), 
    please refer to the Canon Web Site.
    Camera Angle Setting Tool, Admin  Viewer/VB Viewer, Admin Tools
    *1 Set the Control Panel’s font size (DPI) for Ad min Tools and Admin Viewer to 100% or 125%.
    *2 The browser must support JavaScript, XAML  browser applications, and IFRAME (HTML tag).
    The VB Viewer requires Cookies.
    *3 Installation is unnecessary if only VB Viewer will be used.  .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5 are provided on the included 
    setup CD-ROM, and the appropriate instal ler is selected automatically depending on the version of Internet Explorer.
    *4 The included software or the software  installed on the camera cannot be started  from the Start screen added to Windows 
    8 and later.
    Note
    For details on using Camera Management Tool, plea se refer to “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.
    Operating Environment
    CPUIntel Core i7-2600 or higher
    OS*1
    Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Ente rprise/Home Premium SP2 32/64-bit
    Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Enterprise/Home Premium SP1 32/64-bit
    Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Enterprise 32/64-bit*
    4
    Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro/Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32/64-bit*4
    Windows Server 2008 Standard SP2 32/64-bit
    Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard SP1 64-bit
    Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit*
    4
    Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-bit*4
    Web Browser*2Internet Explorer 8/9 32-bit
    Internet Explorer 10/11
    Memory 2 GB or more
    Viewer Display1920 x 1080 or higher
    Software*3
    .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (when using Internet Explorer 8/9)
    – Must be installed on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems
    .NET Framework 4.5 (when using Internet Explorer 10/11)
    – Must be installed on Windows 7 an d Windows Server 2008 R2 systems
    AudioA computer that supports audio is requ ired to use the camera’s audio function. 
    						
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    Step 1 Pre-Installation Preparations
    Make preparations to use the camera via a network.
    Install necessary software “Install  Software” (P. 28)
    Check/configure computer and web browser security settings
     “Check/Make  Security Settings” (P. 31)
    Use Camera Management Tool to c onfigure initial camera settings.
      “Making Initial Camera  Settings” (P. 36)
    Step 2 Check Camera Connection
    Access the camera with a computer to ensure preparations have been properly 
    completed.
    Access the camera top page using a web browser
     “Access the Top Page from Camera Management Tool” (P. 41)
    Launch VB Viewer to check camera video  “Checking Camera Video” (P. 43)
    Step 3 Install the Camera
    Install the camera to suit the oper ating environment it will be used in.
      “Installation Guide”
    Step 4 Set the Camera Angle 
    Use Camera Angle Setting Tool to set the camera angle while checking video 
    on the computer screen.
     “Camera Angle  Setting Tool” (P. 45)
    Steps for Setting Up Camera
    Camera Management Tool
    VB Viewer
    M641M 640M741M740
    Camera Angle  Setting Tool 
    						
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    Step 5 Adjust Advanced Settings According to Use
    Advanced settings can be made in the Setting Menu, such as for 
    camera control and security, suitable for the intended camera 
    use.
     “Setting Page” (P. 59)
    Step 6 Use the Viewers
    Use the viewers included on the camera.
    The Admin Viewer is intended for administrators, and the VB 
    Viewer for guest users. Use the VB viewer to check content 
    distributed to guest users and Admin Viewer to make all settings 
    and fully check all preparations.
     “Admin Viewer/VB Viewer” (P. 137)
    Step 7 Use Admin Tools
    Admin Tools can be used to set masks to ensure privacy, set view restrictions 
    and set the Intelligent Function to detect changes in video.
    You can also view logs of the camera’s  operational status, as well as browsing 
    and managing video recorded to the camera’s memory card.
     “Admin Tools” (P. 191)
    Troubleshooting
    Please refer to the “Appendix” (P. 249), in case of error messages or problems.
    Setting Page
    Admin Viewer 
    						
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    Camera Setup
    To prepare the camera for use, install necessary computer software and make initial settings for web browser 
    security and the camera.
    When initial settings are complete, access the camera and check if video can be viewed. 
    						
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    Use the setup CD-ROM included with the camera to install necessary software.
    Necessary Software
    You will need the following software:
     Camera Management Tool (P. 36)
     Admin Tools Certificate
     .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5 (unnecessary if already installed on computer)
     Camera Angle Setting Tool
    Note
     All computer users will be able to use Admin Viewer and  Admin Tools if the Admin Tools Certificate is installed.
     If .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5 is not installed  on the computer, the installer will automatically install the version 
    appropriate for the version of Inter net Explorer used on the computer.
    Software Installation
    Installation Methods
    The software can be installed together using [Easy Installation], or you can select which software to install using 
    [Custom Installation].
    Note
     [Easy Installation] will also install the Camera Angle Setting Tool, which cannot be used by VB-R11VE, VB-R11 and VB-R10VE. 
    Use [Custom Installation] and exclude the Camera An gle Setting Tool if you do not need to install it.
     If you plan to use Admin Viewer and Admin Tools on a computer that will not be used for the initial camera setup (a computer t hat 
    does not have Camera Management Tool installed), you can sel ect [Custom installation] and only install the “Admin Tools 
    Certificate”.
     Install Software
    The installation screen appears.
    Note
    If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Yes] or [Continue].
    Install Software
    M641M 640M741M740
    1Insert the setup CD-ROM into the drive on the computer.
    2Confirm that all other applications have been closed.
    3Double-click the CD-ROM icon > [Applications] folder > [VBToolsInstall.exe] in Windows Explorer. 
    						
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    If you select [Easy Installation], confirm the so ftware that will be installed and click [Next].
    If you select [Custom Installation], select the  software to be installed and click [Next].
    The User License Agreement screen appears.
    4Select the installation method.
    5Confirm or select the software that will be installed. 
    						
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    Installation starts.
    The Camera Management Tool icon and Camera Angle Setting Tool icon (if installed) will appear on the desktop.
    6Read through the user license agreement and click [Yes] if you accept it.
    7Click [Exit] or [Reboot]. 
    						
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