Canon network camera VBS31D User Manual

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If camera control privileges are not obtained, this 
function is grayed out.
(10)[Detection Settings]
Show the [Detection Settings] dialog box (p. 108). 
This dialog box allows you to reduce the effects of 
lighting changes.
(11)[Lock camera position] checkbox   
Select this checkbox to move the camera position to a 
preset position selected from the preset selection box 
and lock it there. Lock the camera position when 
specifying detection settings to obtain a correct 
detection result. 
If camera control privileges are not obtained or if 
preset positions are not set, this function is grayed 
out.
(12)Camera position selection box   
Select the camera position from the view restriction 
presets or the home position. Use the Preset Setting 
Tool to set presets or the home position (p. 90).
If camera control privileges are not obtained, the 
[Lock camera position] checkbox is not selected, or if 
the preset position is not set within the view restriction 
area, this function is grayed out.
(13)[Detection Setting List]
A list with the specified detection settings is shown. 
(14)[Add] 
The [New Detection Settings] dialog box is shown and 
detection settings can be added.
(15)[Delete] 
Delete detection settings selected from the [Detection 
Setting List].
(16)[Detection Setting Number], [Detection Type]
The detection setting numbers and detection types 
selected from the [Detection Setting List] are shown.
(17)[Enable these detection settings] checkbox
Select this checkbox to enable the detection settings 
that are selected in the [Detection Setting List].
(18)[Detection Criteria] tab, [Event] tab
Switch between the Detection Criteria and Event tabs.
 [Detection Criteria]
Specify detection settings name, detection area/line, 
and detection criteria (p. 103).

Specify operations to be performed when events 
occur (p. 104).
(19)[Restore settings] 
Clear the settings you have specified on the screen of the tool and restore the settings saved in the camera. 
(20)[Save settings] 
Save the edited detection settings in the camera.
After the detection settings have been specified, be 
sure to save the settings in the camera by clicking 
[Save settings].
Flow of Intelligent Function Setting
The intelligent functions are set according to the 
procedure below. For details on the setting method, see 
each setting page.
„Camera Position Settings 
For details on the preset setting method, see “Preset 
Setting Tool” (p. 90).
This selects [Lock camera position] in the Intelligent 
Function Setting Tool.
If [No] is clicked, select [Lock camera position].
Important
It takes tens of seconds for the intelligent function to restart. No 
detection is performed while restarting.
Important
Presets that were set with the Preset Setting 
Tool cannot be used for the settings of intelligent functions.
1Register the camera angle as a preset using the 
Preset Setting Tool.
Important
It is strongly recommended that you preset the camera angle in 
advance and lock the camera at a preset position with the 
Intelligent Function Setting Tool. An angle of view that captures 
the target object up close is also recommended.
2Launch the Intelligent Function Setting Tool. 
3Click [Yes].
4Select a preset. 
						

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„Intelligent Function Settings
When you click [Add] in the [Detection Setting List], 
the [New Detection Settings] dialog box is displayed. 
Set the [Detection Setting Number] and [Detection 
Type] of the detection setting you want to add, and 
then click [OK]. 
Up to 15 different detection settings can be 
registered. 
(1) [Detection Setting Number]
Specify a detection setting number from 1 to 15 for the 
detection area you want to set.
(2) [Detection Type]
Select detection types that suit your purpose from 
[Moving Object Detection], [Abandoned Object 
Detection], [Removed Object Detection], [Camera 
Tampering Detection], or [Passing Detection]. For 
details on detection types, see p. 97.
To enable detection settings, select [Enable these 
detection settings]. 
Clear this checkbox to disable a setting. 
Set detection criteria while operating the camera and 
checking the video in the video display area.
Click [Save settings] to save the settings in the 
camera.
You can check the detection status of the specified 
detection settings in the event display panel (p. 139).
1Add detection settings. 
2Enable Detection Settings. 
3Set detection criteria ([Detection Criteria] tab p. 103). 
4Set operations to be performed when a change in a 
subject is detected ([Event] tab p. 104). 
5Save the detection settings in the camera.
6Check the detection result. 
(1)
(2)
Important
Notes on intelligent function settings and operation
 When setting intelligent function, do an actual detection test 
to confirm that detection will be performed correctly.
 When the entire screen is exposed to sudden changes in 
brightness, detection may not be performed as intended for 
up to 5 minutes.
 If [Auto] is used in [Day/Night] settings or automatic 
switching between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] is 
performed when a timer is used, [Restarting intelligent 
function. Please wait.] is shown and intelligent function will 
restart. Detection will not be performed while intelligent 
function is restarting.
 If the camera is operated during intelligent function setting or 
operation, [Restarting intelligent function. Please wait.] is 
shown and intelligent function will restart. Detection will not 
be performed while intelligent function is restarting.
 If [Video] > [Video Size Set] on the Setting page is changed, 
be sure to change the preset position setting (VB-S30D/VB-
S31D only) and intelligent function settings, and check the 
operation. The intelligent function may not operate, 
depending on the settings. 
  
 Set intelligent function again if the angle of view is changed 
through camera operation, or the camera position of a preset 
or home position is changed using Preset Setting Tool.
 If an [Enable] detection setting exists under [Status] in the 
[Detection Setting List] while the camera position is locked, 
control privileges cannot be obtained by VB Viewer or RM. 
Also, the custom settings automatic control will no longer run.
Difficult-to-detect Subjects
 Objects or portions where there is little contrast in color or 
brightness with the background may not be detected.
 Small objects and changes on the screen may not be 
detected.
 Partial or entire changes in light on the screen may trigger 
detection.
 If multiple objects overlap, the detection status may change. 
In particular, passing may not be detected or may be 
detected at the wrong timing. 
						

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Setting Intelligent Function Detection 
Settings
„Setting Detection Criteria ([Detection 
Criteria] tab)
Set detection criteria while operating the camera and 
checking the video in the video display area.
(1) [Detection Settings Name]
You can use up to 64 characters in a detection setting 
name. Be sure to enter a single-byte alphanumeric 
detection setting name.
In a [Detection Settings Name], ASCII characters 
(spaces or printable characters) can be used.
(2) [Area Shape]
Select [Rectangular] or [Polygonal] for the shape of 
detection areas you want to set in the video display 
area. 
For details on detection area setting operations, see 
“Setting Detection Areas” (p. 104).
[Quick setting]
The detection area is drawn automatically when the 
detection criteria is [Removed Object Detection].
[Clear]
If the [Area Shape] is [Polygonal], the detection area 
set in the video display area is deleted.
(3) [Display Color] 
Choose the color of the detection setting. The color 
selected here becomes the display color of the 
detection area/line in the video display area.
(4) [Object Size (%)] [Change Ratio (%)] [Duration (Sec)]
Set the lower limit for the size, change ratio, and 
judgment time for the set detection area to trigger 
detection. If the value set here is exceeded, “Detected” 
mode is triggered.
Click the text box to enter a value directly, or specify a 
value using the slider. 
For details on the setting method, see “Setting 
Detection Criteria per Detection Type” (p. 105).
(5) [Clear detection line]
Clears the detection line set in the video display area.
(6) [Passing Direction]
Select the passing direction of a moving object 
relative to the detection line.
(7) [Decision Point]
Select the point of a moving object that will be used as 
criteria for passing detection when a moving object 
crosses a detection line.
(1)
(3)
(4) (2)
[Detection Criteria] tab
(1)
(3)
(6)
(7) (5)
(4)
Passing detection Moving object detection, abandoned object 
detection, camera tampering detection
Removed object detection
(1)
(3)
(4) (2)
Video Display Area
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„Setting Event Operations ([Event] tab) 
Set operations to be performed upon detection of 
changes in a subject.
[Event] tab
(1)Specify the operation timing. (Multiple checkboxes can 
be selected.)
[ON Event Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the 
moment detected mode is triggered to ON.
[OFF Event Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the 
moment detected mode is triggered to OFF.
[Detected mode Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed for as 
long as detected mode is active.
(2)Specify the event operation. (Multiple checkboxes can 
be selected.)
[E-mail Notification] checkbox
When selected, e-mail notification is performed at the 
timing set in (1). 
[E-mail Notification] must be set in 
advance under [Upload] in the Setting page
 (p. 53).
[Video Record] checkbox
When selected, video record is performed at the 
timing set in (1). [Video Record Action] must be set in 
advance under [Event] in the Setting page (p. 56). 
(3) Operation of External Device Output
[External Device Output for ON Event] checkbox
Select this checkbox for enabling external device 
output at an ON event and select operation (active or 
inactive).[External Device Output for OFF Event] checkbox
Select this checkbox for enabling external device 
output at an OFF event and select operation (active or 
inactive).
„Setting Detection Areas
Set detection areas in the video display area.
Setting a [Rectangular] detection area
A rectangle is shown in the video display area. Move or 
resize that rectangle to set a detection area.
Setting a [Polygonal] detection area
Specify polygonal areas with a maximum of 32 angles. 
Click in the video display area to form the polygon point 
by point. Click on a previously set point to complete the 
polygon and set the enclosed area as the detection area. 
The set area can also be moved by dragging it.
Setting a detection area using [Quick setting]
[Quick setting] can be configured for [Removed Object 
Detection] only.
The background video is created.
Important
It is recommended that the detection criteria are set in a 
condition as close as possible to the condition in which the 
camera is actually used. Perform a detection test in advance to 
make sure that the detection frame continues to be displayed 
for a subject targeted for passing detection.
(1)
(3) (2)
1Temporarily remove the object whose removal you 
want to detect from the video display area. 
2Click [Restart intelligent function].
3Replace the object whose removal you want to detect 
in its original position. 
						

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An outline for the detection object is drawn using a 
polygon with up to 32 points.
If there are multiple detection objects, the area is 
drawn around the largest object.
Note
 Drag the square marks (■) at each angle to change the shape 
of the polygon. 
 Click [Clear] to delete the polygonal detection area.
 The camera tampering detection area cannot be changed.
Changing a [Rectangular] detection area into a [Polygonal] 
shape or changing a [Polygonal] detection area into a 
[Rectangular] shape
Changing the shape of the detection areas already set 
deletes that area and switches to a new drawing setting.
„Setting the Detection Line
Use the video display area to set the detection line. 
Specify a detection line consisting of a polygonal line with 
a maximum of 32 angles.
In the video display area, click the start point of the 
detection line and then click the end point. To create a 
detection line consisting of polygonal line, click each 
angle in the polygonal line in order.
To confirm a detection line, click any of the already set 
angles.
The angles in a confirmed detection line can be dragged 
to change the shape of a detection line and lines between 
angles can be dragged to change the position of the 
detection line.
Note
 Drag the square marks (■) at each angle to change the shape 
of the detection line.
 Click [Clear detection line] to delete a detection line.
„Setting Detection Criteria per Detection Type
Specify different detection criteria for each detection type.
Detect criteria for [Moving Object Detection]
Set detection areas where you want to detect moving 
objects.
For [Object Size (%)], enter a value or move the slider to 
set the ratio of the size of an object moving in the 
detection area to the size of the detection area.
When the ratio of an area where the camera has detected 
a moving object exceeds the value set for [Object Size 
(%)], detected mode is triggered to ON.
When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame 
showing the size of the object is displayed for 1 second in 
the center of the video display area, allowing specification 
of the settings while checking the size ratio.
Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines.
If a moving object is smaller than [Object Size (%)], its 
contour lines are white. If the moving object is larger than 
[Object Size (%)], its contour lines take on the same color 
as the detection area, indicating that “detection” mode has 
been triggered to ON.
Detect criteria for [Abandoned Object Detection]
Set areas where you want to detect abandoned objects as 
detection areas.
4Click [Quick setting].
5Click [Restart intelligent function] again.
Configured detection 
area
Object size indicator
Detection area
Contour lines of a 
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[Object Size (%)]
Enter a value or move the slider to set the ratio of the size 
of an object that was left behind in the detection area to 
the size of the detection area.
When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame 
representing the area of the object is displayed for 1 
second in the center of the video display area. This allows 
you to check the size ratio of the abandoned object 
detection area while specifying the [Object Size (%)] 
setting.
[Duration (Sec)] 
Set the time that must elapse after an object has been left.
If both the values for [Object Size (%)] and [Duration 
(Sec)] are exceeded, detection mode is triggered to ON.
Any moving objects detected are shown with contour lines.
If [Object Size (%)] and [Duration (Sec)] are not exceeded, 
contour lines are white. When all detection criteria are met, 
contour lines take on the same color as the detection area 
and “detected” mode is triggered to ON.
Detect criteria for [Removed Object Detection]
Set detection areas for objects whose removal you want to 
detect.
For [Duration (Sec)], set the time that must elapse after 
the object has been taken away. Detected mode will be 
triggered to ON when an object is taken away from the 
detection area for a period longer than the set [Duration 
(Sec)].Any moving objects detected are shown with contour 
lines. As long as [Duration (Sec)] has not elapsed, 
contour lines are white. When [Duration (Sec)] has 
elapsed, contour lines take on the same color as the 
detection area, indicating that “detected” mode has been 
triggered to ON.
Detect criteria for [Camera Tampering Detection]
For [Camera Tampering Detection], the entire video 
display area becomes the detection area. “Detected” 
mode will be triggered to ON when the video is obstructed 
over an area exceeding the ratio set in [Change Ratio 
(%)].
When [Change Ratio (%)] is changed, an indicator frame 
representing the area that can be obstructed is displayed 
for 1 second in the center of the video display area. This 
allows you to check the change ratio of the camera 
tampering detection area, which occupies the entire video 
display area, while specifying the [Change Ratio (%)] 
setting.
Any moving objects detected are shown with contour 
lines. If it is smaller than [Change Ratio (%)], contour lines 
are white. If the video is changed for an area larger than 
[Change Ratio (%)], contour lines take on the same color 
as the detection area, indicating that “detected” mode 
has been triggered to ON.
Object size indicator
Detection area
Contour of abandoned 
object
Removed object 
detected
Important
Set detection areas for removed object detection so that they 
precisely match the contours of the object in question. 
Influence from the target object’s shadow or adjacent objects 
may result in the target object being recognized as larger than 
actual and will not trigger Removed Object Detection. In such 
cases, reconfigure the detection area to outline the recognized 
target object. Alternatively, use [Quick setting] (p. 104). 
Contour of removed 
object
Obstructed area 
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Note
Detection will not be possible for three seconds after the change 
ratio is modified when camera tampering detection is selected, or 
when switching into camera tampering detection from another 
detection mode.
Detect criteria for [Passing Detection]
Set the passing direction and decision point of the moving 
object for the detection line that the moving object will 
cross.
[Passing Direction]
Select the direction for moving objects to pass the 
detection line. When an object that moves in the selected 
direction passes the detection line, “line crossed” is 
detected.
A preview display shows the selected passing direction 
on the detection line in the video display area.
[Decision Point]
Select the decision point of a moving object in 
accordance with a detection line. When a decision point 
selected here crosses the detection line, “line crossed” is 
detected. In the video display area, a cross mark is 
displayed to indicate the decision point in the detection 
frame.
[Object Size (%)]
Enter or use the slider to set the size ratio of moving 
objects for the entire screen.When a moving object exceeds the value set for [Object 
Size (%)], it becomes a passing detection target.
When [Object Size (%)] is changed, an indicator frame 
showing the size of the object is displayed for 1 second in 
the center of the video display area, allowing specification 
of the settings while checking the size ratio.
Note
 A ratio of up to 30% can be set for [Object Size (%)] in passing 
detection.
 A passing detection event is notified only when the decision 
line is crossed. Take care in setting the operation to be 
performed when an event occurs.
„Setting by Right-Click Menu
Right-click on the Intelligent Function Setting Tool display 
screen to display the menu. There, the following functions 
can be used.
[Copy detection area/line] 
Copy the detection area/line of the detection setting 
selected.
[Paste detection area/line] 
Paste the copied detection area/line to the detection 
setting selected. It cannot be copied to camera tampering 
detection. Pasting a detection line is possible only when 
the source and the target both set passing detection.
[Clear detection area/line] 
Clear the detection area/line of the detection setting 
selected. It cannot be cleared in camera tampering 
detection.
[Copy detection criteria settings] 
Copy the detection criteria of the detection setting 
selected.
[Paste detection criteria settings] 
Paste the copied detection criteria to the detection setting 
selected. Pasting is possible only if the source and the 
target are the same detection type.
Contour of camera 
tampering object
Decision point
Detection lineDetection frame
Important
Perform a detection test in advance to make sure that the 
detection frame continues to be displayed for a subject 
targeted for passing detection.
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[Copy event settings] 
Copy the event operations of the detection setting 
selected.
[Paste event settings] 
Paste the copied event operations to the detection setting 
selected.
„Reducing effects of lighting change
Intelligent functions may not work when the entire screen 
is exposed to sudden changes in brightness, for example, 
when indoor lights are turned on or off. Changing the 
detection settings may reduce this effect.
Note
Since changing [Detection Settings] restarts the intelligent 
functions, detection will not be performed during the tens of 
seconds that it takes to complete a restart.
„Displaying Event Status
Click the [Event Display] button to open the event display 
panel and confirm the detection status icon of the 
intelligent functions.
This panel displays the same information as [Intelligent 
Function (Image Detection)] in the event display panel of 
the Admin Viewer. For details, see “Displaying Event 
Status” (p. 139).
Note
If the detection setting is not stored in the camera, only the 
detection status for the currently selected detection setting is 
displayed.
1Click [Detection Settings].
2Select [Reduce effects of lighting change].
3Click [Save settings].
Important
A [Reduce effects of lighting change] setting may not work 
depending on the operating environment. Sudden changes in 
brightness that persist may also have the same effect. Perform 
a detection test to check what will work. 
						

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This tool lets you view the operating condition log of the camera. 
Display Screens of Log Viewer
(1) [Download] 
Download log files from this camera or memory cards.
(2) [Reload] 
Reload the displayed log file and show the latest logs.
(3) [Previous File] 
If there are multiple log files in the cameras internal 
memory or memory card, load and display the file 
before the currently shown log list.
(4) [Next File] 
If there are multiple log files in the internal memory or 
memory card, load and display the file after the 
currently shown log list.
(5) [Open local file] 
Load log files that are saved on a computer to the log 
display area.
(6) [Save to local file] 
Save the displayed log data as a text file to a 
computer.
(7) [Source]
The name of the source from where log files are 
loaded is shown.
From the cameras internal memory: 
Camera (Internal memory)
From a memory card:  Camera (Memory card)From files saved to a computer:
File name
(8) [Copy] 
Copy to the clipboard logs that you have selected on 
the log display area. 
(9) [Select all]
Select all the logs that are shown in the log display 
area. 
(10)[Show all logs] checkbox
When selected, all logs, including those without a log 
code, are shown.
(11)Log display area
The content of log files downloaded from the camera, 
memory card, or computer is shown.
(12)[Log Type]
Select log types you want to show using the filter 
function. 
[Not specified]: 
Select to show all log types. 
[Specify type]: 
To specify the log type, select the level ([Error], 
[Warning], [Information]) and output module 
([Application], [HTTP Server], [System]) of the log. 
Multiple checkboxes can be selected. 
[Specify code]: 
Logs matching the entered log code are shown.
Log Viewer
(1)
(11)(9) (8) (7)
(17) (18) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
(12) (10)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16) 
						

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(13)[Date & Time]
Set the date and time of the log you want to show 
using the filter function. 
Select the [Specify start date & time] or [Specify end 
date & time] checkbox to set the date and time.
(14)[Apply filter] 
Show the filtered logs in the log display area. 
(15)[Search for]
Enter the character string for which you want to 
search. 
(16)[Match case] checkbox
Specify whether or not to enable case sensitivity in 
search commands. When selected, character strings 
perfectly matching the case in the [Search for] field 
are searched. 
(17)[Previous]/[Next] 
Click [Next] to move down and [Previous] to move up 
in the search results for (18) [Search].
(18)[Search] 
Search logs containing the character string searched 
in the displayed log list and display them.
Note
Logs cannot be deleted in the Log viewer.
Downloading Log Files
When Log Viewer is launched, the latest log files will be 
downloaded and displayed automatically.
To download a new log file list, click [Download]. A 
[Download] dialog box is shown where you can select 
[Internal memory] or [Memory Card] as a download 
source. 
When the list has been downloaded, a dialog box 
showing the log file list opens. Select the log file you want 
to view and click [Download], and the selected log file will 
be downloaded.
How to View Logs
The log contains the following information. 

For the log code, see “List of Log Messages” (p. 148). 
The log code is shown together with one of three icons 
corresponding to the applicable level. 
If the log has no log code, no icon is shown. 

The date and time at which the log was generated. 

A message regarding the log. 
Information LevelWarning Level Error Level