Canon network camera VBS900F User Manual

Notes on Operating Environment
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Before Use
„Enabling the Sound Function to Use Audio
In Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012, the sound 
function is disabled by default. 
To receive audio with the Viewer, follow the steps below to 
enable the sound function.
Note
If [Control Panel] is in the classic view, double-click [Sound]. 
Notes on Use with Windows Vista/
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows Server 
2012
The following restrictions apply.
„RM-Lite 
For important information on the RM-Lite operating...

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Chapter 2
Initial Settings
❏Preparing the Camera for Use
❏Initial Setting Tool Installation
❏Initial Settings 

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Preparing the Camera for Use
Performing Initial Settings for the Camera
Before installing the camera, read this chapter and use the VB Initial Setting Tool to 
configure the IP address. 
“Installing the Necessary Software” (p. 26)
“Performing Initial Settings for the Camera” (p. 28) 
Checking Video
When initial settings are complete, access the camera via a web browser and check the 
video using the VB Viewer.
“Checking the Camera Video” (p. 29)
Installing the Camera
Install the camera to...

Preparing the Camera for Use
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Operating
If an error message appears or the camera fails to operate correctly, see the error 
message and log message information in “Chapter 7 Appendix”.
“Chapter 7 Appendix”
Important
Before starting operations, make sure that the setting page and Admin Tools settings are functioning correctly. 

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Install the following software to perform initial settings for the camera.
 VB Initial Setting Tool: Software required for performing initial camera settings
 Admin Tools Certificate: An electronic certificate that is required for using Admin Viewer and Admin Tools
 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5: The execution environment required for network camera software (not 
required if already installed on the computer)
You can perform either an Easy Installation or a Custom Installation of the...

Installing the Necessary Software
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Initial Settings
The VB Initial Setting Tool icon appears on the 
desktop.
Notes on Use with Internet Explorer 9 or 
Greater and Windows Server 2008/
Windows Server 2012
„Registering the Top Page of the Camera as a 
Trusted Site
In Internet Explorer 9 or greater and Windows Server 2008/
Windows Server 2012, the security level for Internet sites and 
intranet sites on Internet Explorer is set to [High] by default. 
Thus, when accessing the Admin Viewer/VB Viewer, the...

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Use the VB Initial Setting Tool to configure the camera 
network. 
To launch the VB Initial Setting Tool, double-click the 
[VB Initial Setting Tool] icon on the desktop.
The VB Initial Setting Tool will automatically detect the 
camera connected to the network and display the 
cameras MAC address, IP address and model name. 
The factory setting IP address is set to 192.168.100.1. 
The MAC address can be found on the label on the 
camera (“Installation Guide” > “Part Names”). To use a setting other...

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Initial Settings
Once initial settings are complete, check the video on the 
camera with the VB Viewer. When doing so, set the 
computer network settings to comply with the IP address 
and subnet mask settings on the camera. 
The viewer launches and displays the camera video. 
If the top page of the camera does not appear or the 
VB Viewer does not launch, see “Troubleshooting” 
(p. 146) in “Chapter 7 Appendix”.
Checking the Camera Video
1Click to select the cameras MAC address which will be...

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