Canon VB-M40 Installation Manual

Network Camera

Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-M40/VB-M40B (hereafter referred to as the
camera).
The only difference between VB-M40 and VB-M40B is the exterior color.
Be sure to read "Installation Guide" (this document) and "VB-M40 Operation Guide" (included in
the Setup CD-ROM) before use.
This "Installation Guide" explains the mounting method of the VB-M40 using the ceiling mount
cover (optional). Be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" section for correct use. After reading this
Installation Guide, keep it in a readily accessible location for future reference.
For the installation method of this camera using the indoor dome housing (optional), please read
the "DR40-C-VB/DR40-S-VB Installation Guide" bundled with the indoor dome housing.
The detailed procedures for using this camera are explained in the "VB-M40 Operation Guide".
Read these guides carefully before using the VB-M40 to ensure correct use.
* For the latest information (fi rmware and bundled software, instruction manuals, operating
environment, etc.) please check our website.
WARNING To reduce a risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
Caution Request a professional installer for all camera installation work. Never
try to install VB-M40 yourself. Doing so may result in unforeseen
accidents such as dropping the camera or electric shock.
Check Bundled Items
This product comes with the following items. If any item is missing, contact the dealer where you
purchased the product.
1. VB-M40/VB-M40B 4. VB-M40 Installation Guide (This document)
2. Power connector 5. Warranty card
3. Setup CD-ROM 6. Notice
Write the serial number and MAC address of the camera (printed on the seal at the bottom of
the camera) in the fi eld below before storing this manual in a safe location.
Serial No. _________________________________
MAC Address _________________________________
CANON INC.
©CANON INC. 2011
Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of
Video/Audio
When using the VB-M40 (for video or audio recording), it is the full responsibility of the user
to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights. Canon shall have no liability
whatsoever in this regard.
Reference
• If identifi able structures or premises will be captured, be sure to gain approval of the building
management offi ce before installing the camera.
Legal Notice
In some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited by law or regulation, the details of which
differ by country or region. Before using the VB-M40, check the laws or regulations of the country
or region where the camera is used.
Instruction Manuals
• VB-M40 Installation Guide (This document)
This guide provides notes on the camera installation and explains the procedures to install the
camera using a ceiling mount cover (optional), as well as the main camera specifi cations.
• VB-M40 Operation Guide (Included in the Setup CD-ROM)
This document explains the initial camera settings, Admin Tools settings, viewer operations
and troubleshooting, etc.
Options
Options can be bought separately as necessary. A ceiling mount cover or indoor dome housing is
necessary to install the camera on a ceiling.
Ceiling Mount Cover SS40-S-VB/SS40-B-VB
This dedicated optional item is used to install the camera on a ceiling. This installation guide
explains the mounting method.
The ceiling mount cover is available both in silver (SS40-S-VB) and black (SS40-B-VB), to match
the silver and black models of this camera.
Indoor Dome Housing DR40-C-VB/DR40-S-VB
This dedicated optional item lets you embed the camera into the ceiling, providing an installation
with a cleaner look. The dome is available in two colors: clear (DR40-C-VB) and smoked
(DR40-S-VB).
AC Adapter PA-V17
A dedicated AC adapter for this camera.
YT1-1600-000
ENGLISH
Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions
This Installation Guide uses the following marks to indicate important information the
user should know in order to use the product safely. Be sure to observe these items.
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this
Warning sign may result in death or serious injury. Be sure to observe these
warnings to ensure safety.
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this
Caution sign may result in injury. Be sure to observe these precautions to
ensure safety.
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by
Caution this sign may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these
precautions.
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this document.
Contains reference information for operation or additional
Note
explanations.
Safety Precautions
This section explains precautions that 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 be sure to observe the precautions.
Installation Precautions
Warning
Do not install in the following places:
• Places in strong direct sunlight, near heat-generating objects, or places subject to high
temperatures
• Places near fi re sources or fl ammable solvents (alcohol, thinner, etc.)
• Humid or dusty places
• Places subject to lamp black or steam
• Places subject to sea air
• Confi ned or enclosed places
Installing in such places may cause fi re or electric shock.
Caution
For installation or inspection of this camera, consult or request the dealer where you
purchased the product.
• This installation should be made by a qualifi ed service person and should conform to all
local codes.
• When installing on a ceiling, make sure the surface is capable of withstanding the
total weight of the ceiling mount cover and the camera, and is suffi ciently reinforced if
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necessary.
• Periodically check the ceiling plates and fi xing screws for rust and loose material to
prevent injuries and equipment damage due to falling items.
• Do not install in unstable places, places subject to signifi cant vibration or impact, or
places subject to salt damage or corrosive gas, as this may result in malfunction.
• The camera cannot be installed on vertical surfaces such as walls.
• Be sure to attach the safety wire when installing the camera.
Failure to do so may result in the camera falling or other accidents.
• Do not touch the edges of metal parts with bare hands.
• Do not insert your fi nger in the space between the parts and the ceiling.
Injury may result.
Caution
• Do not carry the network camera by the camera head.
• Do not turn the camera rotator by hand.
• Do not install the camera on an unstable or inclined surface.
Malfunction may result.
• Take care not to damage wiring or pipes in the room.
Damage to peripheral items may result.
Cautions on Use
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 may cause fi re or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not damage the connecting cord.
• 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 fl ammable sprays near the camera.
• Do not leave LAN cables, external power supplies or AC adapter (optional) power
connectors connected when the camera is not in use for long periods.
• Do not use fl ammable solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner or benzine when cleaning
the camera.
Installing in such places may cause fi re or electric shock.
External Dimensions
VB-M40/VB-M40B
130 mm (5.12 in)
132 mm (5.20 in) 179 mm (7.05 in)
124 mm
* Even with the junction box
( 4.88 in)
plate, the height of the
device is 160 mm (6.30 in)
Ceiling Mount Cover
179 mm ( 7.05 in)
128 mm ( 5.04 in)
Junction Box Plate
Junction box fi xing holes
46.0 mm
4.5 mm
(1 13/16 in)
( 0.18 in)
83.5 mm
(3 9/32 in)
85.7 mm
(3 3/8 in)
Ceiling Plate
30.0 mm
(1.18 in) Camera mounting holes
4- 3.4 mm
(4- 0.14 in)
Ceiling mount holes
4- 4.5mm
(4- 0.18 in)
Junction box plate holes
4- 3.4 mm
(4- 0.14 in)
94.0 mm (3.70 in)
144.0 mm (5.67 in)
Notes on Power Supply
Warning
• Only use the dedicated AC adapter PA-V17 (optional) for AC power.
• Do not set any heavy objects on the power cable.
• Do not pull, forcibly bend, scratch, or modify the power cable.
• Do not cover or wrap the AC adapter (optional) with cloth or blankets.
Fire or electric shock may result.
Be sure to read the instruction manual for the PA-V17 (optional) before use.
Caution
• Never touch the camera head during initialization. Initialization failure or malfunction
may result.
• After turning off the power, wait for at least fi ve seconds before turning the power on
again. If the power is turned on again too quickly, the camera may operate poorly.
Main Specifi cations
Camera
Image Sensor 1/3 type CMOS (primary color fi lter)
Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 1.3 million pixels
Scanning Method Progressive
Lens 20x Optical (4x Digital) Zoom Lens with Autofocus
Focal Length f=4.7 (W) – 94mm (T)
F-number F1.6 (W) – F3.5 (T)
Viewing Angle Horizontal: 55.4° (W) – 2.8° (T)/Vertical: 42.3° (W) – 2.2° (T)
Day/Night Switch Auto or Manual. Auto switching between "Switching brightness" and "Response".
Min. Subject Illumination
Day Mode (color) : 0.4 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec., when Smart Shade Control is off)
0.1 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/8 sec., when Smart Shade Control is off)
0.03 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/8 sec., when Smart Shade Control is on)
Night Mode (monochrome) : 0.01 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec., when Smart Shade Control is off)
0.002 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/8 sec., when Smart Shade Control is off)
0.001 lux (F1.6, Shutter Speed 1/8 sec., when Smart Shade Control is on)
Focus Auto/One-shot AF/Manual/Fixed at infi nity (for dome)
Shooting Distance Day Mode: 0.3 m (12 in) – ∞ (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft) – ∞ (T)
Night Mode: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) – ∞ (W)/1.5 m (4.9 ft) – ∞ (T)
(from front of lens)
Shutter Speed 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/8000 sec.
Exposure Auto/Flickerless/Shutter-Priority AE, Manual (Shutter Speed/Aperture/AGC Gain)
White Balance Auto/Select Light Source (Warm Fluorescent, White Fluorescent, Daylight
Fluorescent, Mercury Lamp, Sodium Lamp, Halogen Lamp)/Manual/Lock (One-shot WB)
* Manual setting is available with RM-Lite
Metering Mode 3 options (Center-weighted/Average/Spot)
Exposure Compensation 7 levels
Smart Shade Control 7 levels (function for increasing the brightness of shaded subjects in an image with
sharp contrast of brightness and darkness)
Image Stabilizer 2 levels (Electronic)
Pan Angle Range 340° (±170°)
Tilt Angle Range 100º (Ceiling-mounted position: -90º – 10º)
Moving Rate Pan: Max. 150º/sec, Tilt: Max. 150º/sec
Server
Video Compression Method H.264, JPEG
Image Size JPEG: 160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 960
H.264: 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 960
Image Quality JPEG/H.264: 5 levels
Frame Rate *1 JPEG: 30 – 0.1 fps
H.264: 30/15/10 fps
Max. Frame Rate Max. 30 fps (1280 x 960) *1
Simultaneous Client Access JPEG: Max. 30 Clients + 1 Admin Client
H.264: Max. 10 Clients
Audio Compression Method G.711 µ-law (64 kbps)
Audio Communication Method Full-duplex (two-way) - Echo cancellation function compliant
Audio Playback available *2
Protocol IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP (MIB2), SMTP (Client), DHCP (Client),
DNS (Client), ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP authentication,
WV-HTTP (from Canon), ONVIF
IPv6: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP (Client), DNS (Client), ICMPv6,
POP3, NTP, SMTP authentication, WV-HTTP (from Canon), ONVIF
On-Screen Display available
Encrypted Communications SSL/TLS, IPsec (Auto Key Exchange/Manual)
Camera Control 3 user levels available (Administrator/Authorized user/Guest user)
Up to 50 users' user names and passwords can be set for Authorized users.
Preset Setting Max. 20 positions. (Preset tour capable)
View Restriction available
Privacy Mask Number of registration: Max. 8 places, Number of mask colors: 1 (select from 9
colors)
Access Control Access control (user name & password)/Host-based access control (IPv4, IPv6)
Intelligent Function <Image>
Type of Detection: moving object detection, removed object detection,
abandoned object detection, and camera tampering detection
Field of Detection: Max. 15 places
<Volume>
Volume Detection
Event Trigger Type External Device Input 1/2, Intelligent Function (Image), Intelligent Function (Volume),
Timer
Image Upload FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
Temporary storage memory in camera: Max.approx 4MB, Frame Rate: Max. 10 fps
Event Notifi cation HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
Language English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Japanese
*1) The frame rate may be reduced due to Viewer PC's specs, the number of clients accessing at the same time, network
loads, type or movement of the subject, image quality setting or other reasons.
*2) A separately-sold amplifi er speaker is necessary for playing audio fi les.
"ONVIF" is trademarks of ONVIF Inc.
Interface
Network Terminal LAN x 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (Auto/full-duplex/half-duplex))
Φ 3.5 mini-jack connector (monaural)
Audio Input Terminal
(common for LINE IN & MIC IN) LINE IN/MIC IN can be switched in the setting page.
LINE IN x 1 (connect to an amplifi er microphone) or MIC IN x 1 (connect to a
microphone w/o amplifi er)
Φ 3.5 mini-jack connector (monaural)
Audio Output Terminal
(LINE OUT) LINE OUT x 1 (connect to an amplifi er speaker)
External device I/O Terminal Input x 2 Output x 2
Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card Compatible. Max. 32 GB, Frame Rate: Max. 1fps
Others
Operating Environment Temperature: -10 – 50°C (14 – 122°F)/Humidity: 5 – 85%RH (without condensation)
Power Supply PoE: PoE power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3af compliant)
AC adapter: optional PA-V17 (AC 100 V)
External power source: AC 24 V/DC 12 V
Power Consumption with PoE: Max. approx. 9.8 W/with AC adapter PA-V17: Max. approx. 12.5 W
Φ 132 x 155 mm (H) (Φ 5.20 x 6.10 in (H)) (Camera only)
Dimensions
Weight Approx. 1150 g (2.535 lb)
(Camera only)
AC Adapter (optional)
Model PA-V17
Input 100 VAC 50/60 Hz
Output 13 VDC 1.8 A (MAX), temperature -10°C to 35°C humidity 20 to 85%RH
(non-condensing) When combined with the network camera
13 VDC 1.0 A (MAX), temperature -10°C to 45°C humidity 20 to 85%RH
(non-condensing)
Polarity Black line side (-), white line side (+)
Dimensions 58 mm x 118 mm x 25 mm (2.28 in x 4.65 in x 0.98 in) (W x D x H) (excluding
projections)
Weight Approx. 215 g (0.474 lb) (excluding cables)
Ceiling mount (optional)
Model SS40-S-VB/SS40-B-VB
Type Silver type/black type
Network camera-mounting Temperature -10 to 50°C , humidity 5 to 85%RH (non-condensing)
environments
Φ 179 mm x 45 mm (7.05 in x 1.77 in) (H)
Dimensions
Weight Approx. 378 g (0.833 lb) (ceiling mounting bracket, ceiling mount cover)