Canon network camera VBR13 User Manual
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Setting Page 5 161 Operation settings for external device output and for external device input triggered events. External Device Output 1, 2 Set the operation for output to the external device. The camera has two external device outputs. You can set the output for each of them. Note The output for an external device can be switched between active and inactive with [External Device Output] of the Camera Viewer (P. 84). [Operation Mode] Select whether the output terminals are normally open or closed. If you set [Normally Open], an active event occurs when the output terminal connection closes, and an inactive event occurs when the output terminal connection opens. If you set [Normally Close], an active event occurs when the output terminal connection op ens, and an inactive event occurs when the output terminal connection closes. [Active Output Format] Select the output format when the external device output is active. [Pulse Output Time (sec)] Enter the output duration time (sec.) when [Active Output Format] is set to [Pulse]. [Event] > [External Device] External Device Input Tr iggered Operation Settings Important When [Active Output Format] is set to [Pulse] and a timer is used (P. 167), contact output is controlled only once when the time r starts. R13M50H652H651 The following settings can be configured here. External Device Output 1, 2 External Device Input External Device Input 1, 2 Normally Open Active Event Status Inactive Event Status1 (The contact is closed.) 0 (The contact is open.) Normally Close Inactive Event Status Active Event Status 1 (The contact is closed.) 0 (The contact is open.)
162 External Device Input [External Device Input Event] Select whether to use the input from an external device, such as a connected sensor, as an event. External Device Input 1, 2 You can set the operation to be pe rformed when an event is triggered by input from an external device. The camera has two external device inputs. You can set the input for each of them. You can set these if you have selected [E nable] in [External Device Input Event]. Note An icon in the [Event and Input/Output] menu of the Camera Viewer will indicate when there is an external device input event (P.84). [Operation Mode] Select the circuit condition to suit the signal input from the connected external device. When [Normally Open] is set, an active even t occurs when the terminals of the external device close, and an inactive event occurs when the terminals open. When [Normally Close] is set, an active event occurs when the terminals of the external device open, and an inactive event occurs when the terminals close. [Active Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed when an active event is triggered. If [Enable] is set, [Preset], [Video Re cord] and [E-mail Notification] will be ex ecuted according to their settings when an active event is triggered. [Inactive Event Operation] Select the operation to be performe d when an inactive event is triggered. If [Enable] is set, [Preset], [Video Re cord] and [E-mail Notification] will be ex ecuted according to their settings when an inactive event is completed. [Ongoing Active Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed duri ng an active event. This can only be set wh en [Active Event Operation] is set to [Enable]. If [Enable] is selected, [Video Record] and [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings during the active event. [Preset] If you specify a preset, the camera angl e will automatically move to the preset location when an external device input event is triggered. It is necessary to set presets before hand with [Camera] > [Preset] (P. 131). [Video Record] Select whether to record video depending on the event. If you select [Enable] and an external device input event is triggered, video will be transmitted to the recording destination specified in [Video Record] > [Upload] > [Video Record Action] (P. 156). [E-mail Notification] Select whether to send an e-mail notification depending on the event. If [Enable] is selected, e-mail notific ation will be performed when an exte rnal device input event is triggered. To use e-mail notification, you mu st set [Video Record] > [E-mail No tification] (P. 160) beforehand. [External Device Output for Active Event] Select whether external device output (1 or 2) is active or inactive when an active event is triggered. [External Device Output for Inactive Event] Select whether external device output (1 or 2) is act ive or inactive when an inactive event is triggered. [Audio Playback at Active Event] If you select [Enable], the sound clip sp ecified in [Sound Clip] will play back at active events for the external device input. Important When the camera is moved to a preset posi tion specified in the [Preset] settings, camera control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera control privileges using the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications. R13M50 M50R13
Setting Page 5 163 [Audio Playback at Inactive Event] If you select [Enable], the sound clip specified in [Sound Clip] will play back at inactive events for the external device inpu t. [Sound Clip] Select the sound clip when [Audio Play back at Active Event] or [Audio Playback at Inactive Event] has been set to [Enable]. You must register the sound c lip with [Video and Audio] > [Audio] (P. 148) beforehand. [Volume] Enter the volume for the sound clip. [Switch Day/Night] Select the Day/Night Mode switching behavior w hen an external device input event is triggered. When [Switch to Day Mode] is set, switches to Day Mode when an active event is triggered, and switches to Night Mode when an inactive event is triggered. When [Switch to Night Mode] is set, switches to Night Mode when an active event is triggered, and switches to Day Mode when an inactive event is triggered. Important When [Camera] > [Initial Setting] > [Day/Night] is set to [Aut o] (P. 118), [Switch Day/Night] will not happen when an external device input event is triggered. When the [Switch Day/Night] settings switch Day/Night Mode, cam era control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera control privileges using the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications.
164 Audio input from the microphone connected to the camera, such as loud noises or screams, or when expected audio input ceases, can trigger operations such as video recording or e-mail notification. Note You can check the audio detection status on the [Event and Input/Output] menu of the Camera Viewer (P. 85). Volume Detection A volume detection event will be triggered when audio input vo lume is detected exceeding or falling below the reference volume setting. Set the conditions for triggering a vo lume detection event and the operations to perform according to an event. [Volume Detection Event] Select whether to use volume detection event. [Detect Criteria] Select the criteria for trigge ring a volume detection event. [Reference Volume Level] Enter the reference sound level to be used for detection. Set the reference volume level by performing an actual test while checking [Current Volume Level] before configuring the setting. [Current Volume Level] The current volume level is displayed on the status bar. The level set in [Reference Volume Level] is indicated by a re d mark. Volume below the reference level is displayed in blue, that above the reference level is displayed in red. [Detect Criteria Duration (sec)] When the status meeting the volume detection criteria has conti nued for the specified duration or longer, an ON event is triggered. [Event] > [Audio Detection] Abnormal Audio Input Trig gered Operation Settings Important For notes on use of audio detection, please refer to “Precautions for Built-In Camera Functions and Included Software” (P. 9) in “Safety Precautions”. Important Volume detection is temporarily disabled when an event causes the playback of a sound clip or when audio is transmitted from th e Viewer. R13M50H652H651 The following settings can be configured here. Volume Detection Scream Detection
Setting Page 5 165 [ON Event Operation] If [Enable] is set, [Preset], [Video Record] and [E-mail Notification] will be ex ecuted according to their settings when a volume detection event (ON event) is triggered. [OFF Event Operation] If [Enable] is set, [Preset], [Video Re cord] and [E-mail Notification] will be ex ecuted according to their settings when a volume detection event (OFF event) is completed. [Ongoing ON Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed when an ON event is triggered. This can be set when [ON Event Operation] is set to [Enable]. If [Enable] is selected, [Video Record] and [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings during the volume detection event. [Preset] If you specify a preset, the camera angle will automatically move to the preset location when a volume detection event is triggered. It is necessary to set presets before hand with [Camera] > [Preset] (P. 131). [Video Record] Select whether to record video depending on the volume detection event. If you select [Enable] and a volume detection event is trig gered, video will be transmitted to the recording destination specified in [Video Record] > [Upload] > [Video Record Action] (P. 156). [E-mail Notification] Select whether to send an e-mail notificat ion depending on the volume detection event. If you select [Enable] and a volume detection event is triggered, an e-mail notification will be sent. To use e-mail notification, you mu st set [Video Record] > [E-mail No tification] (P. 160) beforehand. [External Device Output for ON Event] Select whether external device output (1 or 2) is active or inactive when an ON event is triggered. [External Device Output for OFF Event] Select whether external device output (1 or 2) is active or inactive when an OFF event is triggered. Scream Detection A scream detection event is triggered when sounds from someone, such as a scream or cry, are detected. You can also set the operations to perfor m depending on the scream detection event. [Scream Detection Event] Select whether to use scream detection event. [ON Event Operation] If [Enable] is set, [Preset], [Video Re cord] and [E-mail Notification] will be ex ecuted according to their settings when a scream detection event (ON event) is triggered. [Preset] If you specify a preset, the camera angle will automatically move to the preset location when a scream detection event is triggered. Important When the camera is triggered by a volume detection event and move d to a preset position specified in the [Preset] settings, camera control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera contro l privileges using the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications. Important Scream detection detects abnormal sound in relatively qu iet environments. Detection is difficult in noisy environments. The scream detection is not a voice recognition function. Detection may be difficult if an excessively loud scream is input. Detection may be difficult if the duration of the scream is short. Detection may be temporarily difficult if the same sound is input repeatedly multiple times. R13M50 M50R13 R13M50
166 It is necessary to set presets beforehand with [Camera] > [Preset] (P. 131). [Video Record] Select whether to record video depending on the scream detection event. If you select [Enable] and a scream dete ction event is triggered, video will be transmitted to the recording destination specified in [Video Record] > [Upload] > [Video Record Action] (P. 156). [E-mail Notification] Select whether to send an e-mail notificat ion depending on the scream detection event. If you select [Enable] and a scream detection event is triggered, an e-mail notification will be sent. To use e-mail notification, you mu st set [Video Record] > [E-mail No tification] (P. 160) beforehand. [External Device Output for ON Event] Select whether external device output (1 or 2) is active or inactive when an ON event is triggered. Important When the camera is triggered by a scream detection event and move d to a preset position specified in the [Preset] settings, camera control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera contro l privileges using the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications. M50R13
Setting Page 5 167 The timer function can generate events that can trigger operations, such as video recording and e-mail notifications, at regular intervals. You can set the following two types of timers. 24 hours continuous from specified time Within specified time only Either type can be set to trigger timer events at regular intervals. Timer 1 to 4 You can register up to four timer events. [Timer Event] Select whether to use a timer event. [24-Hour Continuous Setting] When set to [Enable], the timer event will be repeated at the inte rval in [Repeat Interval] for 24 hours, starting from the time specified in [Start Time]. When set to [Enable], only [Video Record] operations can be performed. [Start Time] Enter the start time of the timer event in 24-hour format . The timer event will be triggered at the start time. [End Time] When [24-Hour Continuous Setting] is set to [Disable], enter the end time for repeating the timer event in the 24-hour format. The timer event will be triggered at the end time. [Repeat Interval] Select a repeat interval for timer events. The timer event will be triggered at the selected intervals. Operation Set the operations to be perfor med when timer events are triggered. [Start Time Preset] When [24-Hour Continuous Setting] is set to [Disable] and you specify a preset, the camera angle will automatically move to the preset location at the time set in [Start Time]. It is necessary to set presets before hand with [Camera] > [Preset] (P. 131). [Event] > [Timer] Timer Triggered Operation Settings Important When the camera is moved to a preset positi on specified in the [Start Time Preset] settings, camera control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera control privileges usin g the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications. The following settings can be configured here. Timer 1 to 4 R13R12M50 M50R12R13
168 [Video Record] Select whether to record video depending on the timer event. If you select [Enable] and a timer event is triggered, video will be transmitted to the recording destination specified in [Video Record] > [Upload] > [V ideo Record Action] (P. 156). [E-mail Notification] When [24-Hour Continuous Setting] is set to [Disable], select whether to send an e-mail notification depending on the timer event. If [Enable] is selected, e-mail notification is performed when a timer event is triggered. To use e-mail notification, you mu st set [Video Record] > [E-mail No tification] (P. 160) beforehand. [External Device Output] When [24-Hour Continuous Setting] is set to [Disable], set whet her external device output (1 or 2) is active or inactive at [Start Time] and [End Time] of a timer. [Repeat Interval] is not supported. [Switch Day/Night] When [24-Hour Continuous Setting] is set to [Disable], select the Day/Night Mode switching behavior when a timer event is triggered. This can only be set with [Timer 1]. Select [Switch to Day Mode] to switch to Day Mode at the start time, and Night Mode at the end time. Select [Switch to Night Mode] to switch to Night Mode at the start time, and Day Mode at the end time. [Repeat Interval] is not supported. Important If you set [Start Time] and [End Time] and select a preset with [Start Time Preset], the Day/Night setting in [Camera] > [Pres et] > [Camera Settings] > [Day/Night] (P. 131) is given priority. Therefore, even if you set [Switch Day/Night] to [Switch to Day Mode ] or [Switch to Night Mode], the [Switch Day/Night] setting will be disabled if the opposite setting has been configured in [Preset] > [Camera Settings]. When [Day/Night] in [Camera] > [Initial Setting] is set to [Auto] (P. 118), [Switch Day/Night] will not happen when a timer eve nt is triggered. When the [Switch Day/Night] settings switch Day/Night Mode, cam era control privileges are released, even if the user has obtained those camera control privileges using the Camera Viewer or other camera control applications. R13M50H652H651 R13R12M50
Setting Page 5 169 Intelligent Function The Intelligent Function records video, sends e-mail notifications, plays audio and starts other operations when it detects changes in the video due to subject movement. The Intelligent Function has the following modes. Video Detection Auto Tracking [Event] > [Intelligent Function] - Overview - R13R12 R13M50H652H651 Notes on Use of This Camera The Intelligent Function is not su itable for applications where high reliability is required. If constant and maximum reliabili ty is required for surveillance it is not recommended that you use this function. Canon shall assume no liability for any accident, loss or other undesirable outcomes re sulting from Intelligent Function operations. Camera Viewer RM Viewer Camera E-mail Notification Network Video Recording on Storage Server Upload to FTP Server/HTTP Server Audio Detection Moving Object Detection Removed ObjectDetection Abandoned Object Detection Passing Detection Camera Tampering Detection Auto Tracking Intrusion Detection
170 Video Detection Detects changes to video in a specified area. Ther e are six types of detection to suit your needs. Moving Object Detection Detects moving objects. This function can be used to detect visitors or suspicious individuals. Moving object detection is triggered while mo ving objects are inside the detection area. Abandoned Object Detection Detect objects that are carried in and abandoned for a certain duration. Th is function can be used to detect suspicious objects that have been left behind. Abandoned obje ct detection is triggered when an object is left in the detection area for a specified duration. Removed Object Detection Detect objects that have been re moved. This can be used to detect actions such as the taking away of valuables. Removed object detection is triggered when an object is removed from the detection area for a specified duration. Background Video Generated Moving object enters/leaves area Change in Designated Area Analysis Moving Object Detected Detection begins when a moving object enters the designated area.Detected Background Video Generated Object abandoned Change in Designated Area Analysis Abandoned Object Detected The object is abandoned and detection begins after specified duration.Detected Background Video Generated Removing an object Change in Designated Area Analysis Object Removal Detected The picture (object) is removed and detection begins after a specified duration. Detected