Canon network camera VBS30D User Manual
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ENGLISH Network Camera Network CameraOperation Guide Be sure to read this Operation Guide before using the network camera.
2 Thank you for purchasing a Canon Network Camera VB-S30D/VB-S31D/VB-S800D/VB-S900F (hereafter referred to as the camera). For indoor use only. This Operation Guide explains the camera settings and operations. Read this guide carefully before using the camera to ensure correct use. Also, be sure to read the files in the LICENSE folder on the Setup CD-ROM. For the latest information on this product (firmware and included software, user manuals, operating environment, etc.), please refer to the Canon Web Site. Disclaimer To the full extent permitted by laws and regulations, neither Canon Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall be responsible for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY ACCOMPANYING THE CAMERA AND WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM ANY RIGHTS A CONSUMER MAY BE ENTITLED TO, AND TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS: (1) NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES MAKE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL OR WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF THE CAMERA INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND (2) NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE CAMERA. „Notes 1 All rights reserved. 2 The contents of this guide are subject to change without any prior notice. 3 This document has been prepared with the 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 using this product, regardless of Items 2 and 3 above. Notes on Network Security The user is responsible for the network security of this product and its use. Take appropriate network security measures 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 result of network security incidents such as unauthorized accesses. – Change the password of the camera periodically. – Change the HTTP or HTTPS port number of the camera. – Limit access to the camera by network devices. Copyright Videos, images or sounds recorded with your camera may not be utilized or published without consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as permitted for personal use under the relevant copyright law. Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of Video/Audio When using the camera (for video or audio recording), it is the full responsibility of the user to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights. For example, obtain consent to install the camera in advance if specific buildings or rooms are to be monitored. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever in this regard. Legal Notice In some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited by law or regulation, the details of which differ by country. Before using the camera, check the laws or regulations of the country or region where the camera is used. Introduction
Introduction 3 Trademark Notice Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Windows Server, Windows Media and ActiveX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows is legally recognized as the Microsoft Windows Operating System. This product comes with exFAT, a licensed file system technology from Microsoft. QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Inc. microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Other brands or product names in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notes on the Included Software RM-Lite ( Disclaimer ) Flaws or other problems with RM-Lite may result in recording failure or destruction or loss of recorded data. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred by the user as a result of such problems. Notes on License Agreement for Included Software For information on the License Agreement for Included Software, refer to the next file in the BundledSoftware folder in the Included Setup CD-ROM LICENSE folder. Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives. If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or accumulator at a concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/weee , or www.canon- europe.com/battery. This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard. Warning To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Software TypeFile Name VB Initial Setting Tool VBTools-E.txt Memory Card Unmount Tool Backup Tool Restore Tool RM-Lite Network Video Recording SoftwareRM-Lite-E.txt
4 Open Source Software The product (camera and included RM-Lite) contains Open Source Software modules. For details, see “ThirdPartySoftware-E.pdf” (Third-Party Software License) in the OpenSourceSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder on the Setup CD-ROM. Each modules license conditions are also available in the same folder. Software under GPL and LGPL If you would like to obtain the source code under GPL/ LGPL, please contact the dealer or sales agent where you purchased the product. Security Export Control This product is subject to security export control. Therefore, to export or carry it overseas may require an authorization by governmental agencies.
5 User Manuals This camera comes with an “Installation Guide” and “Operation Guide” (this manual) included in the Setup CD-ROM. In the Setup CD-ROM, the recording software RM-Lite (see “Chapter 1 Before Use” > “RM-Lite”) is also included. The following user manuals are available. How to use this Operation Guide The assumed reading format of this user manual is on a computer screen. Software Screenshots The software screenshots shown in these user manuals are illustrative samples only. The screenshots may differ from the actual screens displayed. Screenshots used with the explanations are generally from a Windows 8 computer connected to the VB-S30D. This document describes the case when [1920 x 1080 / 960 x 540 / 480 x 270] is selected for the video size set. If using a different video size set, substitute those sizes when reading this manual. Icons Indicating Particular Camera Models In the descriptions of functions limited to particular models, the model names will appear or the following icons will be used to indicate those models. Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions This section explains symbols used in this Operation Guide. This Operation Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information the user should know in order to use the product safely. Be sure to observe these items. How to Read This Operation Guide Installation Guide (Included) This guide provides notes and procedures on camera installation. Sections you should reference in this guide will be marked “Installation Guide” along with the name of the reference items. Operation Guide (This Document) This document explains the initial camera settings, Admin Tools settings, viewer operations, troubleshooting and the main camera specifications, etc. This document is included in the Setup CD-ROM. Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite Administrator Manual This document gives a detailed explanation of how to use RM-Lite. Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite Viewer Operation Guide This is the operation guide for RM-Lite Viewer. For more details on operating procedures for the viewer, see the Administrator Manual. IconCamera Model VB-S30D VB-S31D VB-S800D VB-S900F SymbolMeaning WarningFailure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in death or serious injury. Be sure to observe these warnings to ensure safety. CautionFailure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions to ensure safety. CautionFailure to follow the instructions accompanied by this symbol may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these precautions. ImportantThis symbol indicates other actions or information that should be noted. Important notes and restrictions are provided. Be sure to read this section. NoteContains operational reference information or additional explanations.
6 The following items must be observed when using the camera. If they are not observed, injury, death and/or property damage may occur. Read the following information carefully and observe the instructions without fail. Important Warnings Safety Precautions Caution TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FDA regulation This Network Camera has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a system with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore, please consult your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply. FCC NOTICE Network Camera, Model Name: VB-S30D/VB-S31D/ VB-S800D/VB-S900F This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, New York 11747, U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Safety Precautions 7 Precautions for Use Precautions for Use of Built-In Camera Functions and Included Software Notes on Cleaning Warning If you discover defective conditions such as smoke, strange sounds, heat or strange odors, immediately stop using the camera and contact your nearest dealer. Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock. Do not disassemble or modify the camera. Do not spill water or other liquid inside the camera, spray the camera with water, or otherwise make it wet. Do not insert foreign objects into the camera. Do not use flammable sprays near the camera. Do not leave LAN cables connected when the camera is not in use for long periods. Do not damage the connecting cable. This may cause fire or electric shock. Do not use with medical devices or other life-support systems. Depending on the computer and network environment, high-precision video transmission cannot be guaranteed due to video delay or loss. Canon will assume no liability for any accident or damage resulting from use of the camera in the aforementioned devices or systems. Caution Do not capture the sun, halogen lamps, and other very bright light sources or subjects. Do not expose the camera to strong impact or vibration. Do not forcibly turn the rotating parts of the camera by hand. This may cause malfunction. This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes. Caution Do not use the built-in camera functions or included software listed below in cases requiring a high level of reliability: – Intelligent functions – Network video recording software RM-Lite These features do not guarantee high-precision capture and cannot support applications beyond their intended range of use. Canon will assume no liability for any accident or damage resulting from the use of these functions. Warning Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine or any other flammable solvent. This may cause fire or electric shock.
8 Maintenance Turn off the power before cleaning the camera. „Cleaning of Exterior 1 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral detergent and wipe away the grime gently. 2 Wipe with a dry cloth. „Cleaning of Lens Use a commercial lens cleaner to remove grime on the lens surface. Auto focus may not work properly if the lens surface is dusty or dirty. Be aware that scratches on the lens surface may result in poor video capture. „Cleaning the Top Cover Grime on the top cover will reduce video quality, so periodic cleaning is required. If the surface of the top cover cannot be cleaned well, remove it following the steps below to clean it more thoroughly. 1 Remove the top cover. See steps in “Installing the Camera” in the “Installation Guide” included with the camera to remove the top cover. 2 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral detergent and wipe away the grime gently. 3 Wipe with a dry cloth. 4 Reattach the top cover to its original position. Periodically check the brackets and screws for rust and loosening to prevent injuries and equipment damage due to falling items. For inspections, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. Disposing of the Camera Dispose of the camera in accordance with local laws and regulations.
9 Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 2 Notes on Network Security ......................................................................................................2 Copyright................................................................................................................................. 2 Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of Video/Audio ............................ 2 Trademark Notice.................................................................................................................... 3 Notes on the Included Software RM-Lite ( Disclaimer ) ........................................................... 3 Notes on License Agreement for Included Software .............................................................. 3 Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) ............................... 3 Open Source Software ............................................................................................................4 Security Export Control ........................................................................................................... 4 How to Read This Operation Guide ............................................................................. 5 User Manuals .......................................................................................................................... 5 How to use this Operation Guide ............................................................................................ 5 Icons Indicating Particular Camera Models ............................................................................ 5 Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions................................................................................... 5 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................... 6 Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 8 Disposing of the Camera ........................................................................................................8 Chapter 1 Before Use Features..................................................................................................................... 14 Camera Software ....................................................................................................... 15 Installed Software .................................................................................................................. 15 Included Software ................................................................................................................. 15 Additional License (Sold Separately) .................................................................................... 15 Network Video Recording Software (Sold Separately) ......................................................... 15 RM-Lite (See the “Administrator Manual”) ............................................................................ 17 Operating Environment .............................................................................................. 18 VB Initial Setting Tool, Admin Viewer/VB Viewer, Admin Tools ............................................. 18 RM-Lite .................................................................................................................................. 18 Notes on Operating Environment .............................................................................. 19 Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is Enabled ........................................ 19 Notes on Use with Internet Explorer 9 or Greater and Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2012 ....................................................................................................... 19 Notes on Use with Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012 ......................................... 20 Notes on Use with Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 ................ 21 Notes for Windows 8/Windows Server 2012 ......................................................................... 21
10 Chapter 2 Initial Settings Preparing the Camera for Use ................................................................................... 24 Installing the Necessary Software ............................................................................. 26 Notes on Use with Internet Explorer 9 or Greater and Windows Server 2008/ Windows Server 2012 ....................................................................................................... 27 Performing Initial Settings for the Camera ................................................................. 28 Checking the Camera Video ...................................................................................... 29 Chapter 3 Top Page of the Camera Accessing the Top Page of the Camera .................................................................... 32 Accessing the Top Page of the Camera ............................................................................... 32 User Authentication ............................................................................................................... 32 Chapter 4 Setting Page Setting Menu.............................................................................................................. 34 Accessing the Setting Menu ...................................................................................... 35 Setting Menu ......................................................................................................................... 35 Items Common to All Setting Pages...................................................................................... 35 [Network] Setting Administrator Password, LAN, IP Address, DNS, etc ................... 37 [Date and Time] Setting Date and Time .................................................................... 40 [Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name ....................... 42 [Video] Setting Video Size, Quality and Frame Rate ................................................. 46 [RTP] RTP Server, Audio Multicast and RTP Streaming ........................................... 49 [Upload] Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification...................................... 51 [Server] Setting the Video Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server .......................... 54 [Event] Setting Video Record, Volume Detection, External Device Output/ Input and Timer .................................................................................................... 56 [Access Control] Setting User Access Privileges....................................................... 60 [IPsec] Setting IPsec.................................................................................................. 62 [SSL/TLS] Setting HTTP Communication Encryption ................................................ 65 [802.1X] Network Port Authentication Settings .......................................................... 67 [Memory Card] Memory Card Operations and Settings............................................. 69 [Reboot Item] Setting Items Requiring Rebooting ..................................................... 72 [Maintenance] Viewing Current Settings, Event Logs and Performing Maintenance ...................................................................................... 73 [Camera Angle] Digital Zoom Settings ............................................................... 74