Page 1 NETWORK CAMERA User’s Manual VB-C50i VB-C50iR ´ Please read this User’s Manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for ENGLISH...
Page 2: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (referred to hereafter as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR). This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Read this manual carefully before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the “a Safe Use of Equipment”...
Page 3 With respect to the disclosure of live videos, we request that sufficient consideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been responsible to install and operate: ●We take measures such as adding limitations on zoom magnifications so that people...
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. 1. VB-C50i main unit 2. AC adapter PA-V16 (NTSC model only) (or VB-C50iR main unit) 3.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ..............iv How to Read This Manual............ix a Safe Use of Equipment............x Maintenance ......................xv Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR .............. 1-2 Hardware and Software Requirements ............1-4 Viewer Software ....................... 1-4 VB Initial Setup Tool ....................
Page 6 Contents Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) ..3-7 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) ..............3-12 Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) ..... 3-16 Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ........3-20 Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) ..........3-23 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc.
Page 7 Contents Night Mode Setting Tool ..................4-52 External Device Input Setting Tool ................. 4-54 External Device Output Setting Tool ..............4-56 Log Viewer ....................4-61 Viewing the Log ..................... 4-62 Admin Viewer ....................4-64 Starting Up Admin Viewer ..................4-65 Operating External Devices and Motion Detection ..........
Page 8 Setting Download Capacity ..................6-30 Chapter 7 Appendix Troubleshooting .................... 7-2 Log Messages ....................7-4 The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages ..............7-4 The VBCollector Log Messages ................7-12 Specifications ..................... 7-18 External Device I/O Terminals ................7-19 System Configuration ................7-20 Example of Basic System Configuration –...
Page 9: How To Read This Manual
How to Read This Manual For information about For information about setting using the Viewer up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Read this manual This manual describes carefully before how to use the Viewer using the VB-C50i/ for Java and the Viewer VB-C50iR.
Page 10: Safe Use Of Equipment
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The serial number of this equipment may be found on the bottom of the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Page 11 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 Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Page 12: A Important Safety Instructions
Safe Use of Equipment a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven “equipment” refers to the Canon Network surfaces may cause the equipment and cart Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and all its combination to overturn.
Page 13 Canon or that have the same be fatal. characteristics as the original part. 15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and...
Page 14 22. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch OFF the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue to use the equipment as this can cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 15: Maintenance
a Safe Use of Equipment Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. a WARNING: Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 17: Chapter 1 Before Using The Vb-C50I/Vb-C50Ir
Chapter Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR This chapter describes the features of the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
Page 18: Features Of The Vb-C50I/Vb-C50Ir
Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or monitoring. The system is configured for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and viewer software. Please use...
Page 19 By accessing a Settings page provided on the Web, you can use the Web browser on your PC to set up and manage the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR from a remote location without ever visiting the place where the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is actually installed.
Page 20: Hardware And Software Requirements
For the latest information (firmware, software, manual, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page:http://www.canon.com/webview Viewer Software (→ d Viewer Software User’s Manual) The viewer software that is supplied with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR lets you view the video captured by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and control the camera. Viewer for Java Ver. 3.6...
Page 21: Vb Initial Setup Tool
Hardware and Software Requirements VBCollector Ver. 2.1 (→ P.6-9) This tool is for collecting and viewing still pictures recorded by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC. Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4)/Windows XP (SP1a or SP2) Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or SP2), Netscape 7.1 or 7.2...
Page 22 If you finish setting the VB Initial Setup Tool (initial settings) or wish to stop the Automatic Download by Notification function using VBCollector, we recommend you to restore your Windows firewall settings on your PC. 1. Launch the Windows Firewall dialog box and then select the “Exception” tab (Refer to 1, 2 and 3 processes of the “VBCollector”...
Page 23: Multipoint Recording Software For Monitoring Use (Sold Separately)
20 GB HDD or greater, SCSI or IDE, NTFS formatted The requirements for Storage Server will vary according to the environment you will use (number of Camera Servers, setting of recording frame rate etc.). Please contact dealers that handle Canon products for further information.
Page 24: System Components And Their Operation
You can also set the LED to never light up (→ P.3-27). Rear 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation) Multi-connector You can connect the Multi-Terminal Module(VB-EX50) to the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR via the connector (→ P.1-11). Power connection socket...
Page 25 You can also set the LED to never light up (→ P.3-27). Base Infrared light Camera head Rear Power connection socket Multi-connector You can connect the Multi-Terminal Module(VB-EX50) to the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR via the connector (→ P.1-11). 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T Auto-Negotiation)
Page 26 System Components and Their Operation Bottom On the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Reset switch that returns the factory default settings and the serial number. VB-C50i Screw hole for tripod mounting...
Page 27: Multi-Terminal Module (Vb-Ex50) (Sold Separately)
Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) (Sold Separately) Using the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50), you can connect external devices such as different kinds of sensors and speakers to the unit, and store images by sensor response (→ P.7-19). Please note that the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) is an optional product and is therefore sold separately.
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Page 29: Chapter 2 Setting Up
Chapter Setting Up This chapter explains how to set up the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, run initial checks, and confirm that the camera’s images are displayed correctly.
Page 30: Setup Workflow
Set up the device. Make sure the device is set up properly (→ P.2-4). Conne c t the camera to t he net wor k VB-C50i Connect the camera and your PC via the hub (→ P.2-6). LAN cable Per fo rm in itia l s e ttings for the camera...
Page 31 Setup Workflow I ns ta l l the softwar e Install the required software in advance for operating the camera (→ P.2-11). Ch eck o per atio n of the cam er a Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image from the top page of the camera server (→...
Page 32: Set Up The Camera
VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.1-10). Please make a note of it before installing this unit (→ P.2-8). Using a Tripod (VB-C50i) The screw for mounting a tripod is on the bottom of the VB-C50i toward the front. ● Do not overtighten the mounting screw. Less than...
Page 33: Using The Wide Converter
3 times before stopping. Wide Converter a WARNING: The Wide Converter WL-37 is designed specifically for the VB-C50i and cannot be used on the VB-C50iR. ● The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the WL-37 is used.
Page 34: Connect The Camera To The Network
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR itself does not have a power switch. You can switch the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flashes when the VB-C50i/VB- C50iR is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED momentarily flashes.
Page 35: Perform Initial Settings For The Camera
Do not turn on the camera at this stage. Note 2. Insert the CD-ROM provided into your PC and from Explorer etc. double-click “VBSetup.exe” to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Turn on the VB-C50i. Supplied CD-ROM ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 36 Note ● The password for both the VB-C50i and the VB-C50iR is “VB-C50i”. ● The MAC address for this unit is shown on the bottom of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.1-10). ● The IP address 192.168.100.1 is used as the factory default setting. Please set an IP address that suits the environment in which the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is to be used.
Page 37 ● Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address settings. ● If 20 minutes or more passes after the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is turned on, the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR stops sending requests for IP addresses allocation and they cannot be detected using this tool.
Page 38: Check Operation Of The Camera
4. Check Operation of the Camera When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR works normally. Use the sample page to simplify checking. 1. Select the MAC address you want to check operation of and then click the “Open Test Page”.
Page 39: Install The Software
5. Install the Software You must install software to display images from the camera and to manage the camera. There are 3 types of software you can install. • VB Administration Tools: Software for managing the camera (→ P.4-2). • Viewer for PC: Software for displaying images from the camera (→ P.2-12). •...
Page 40: Viewer Software Overview
Viewer Software Overview By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR on a PC, as well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “Viewer Overview” (→ P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD- ROM.
Page 41: Chapter 3 Basic Settings
Chapter Basic Settings This chapter describes the basic settings for the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR such as network connection, camera control, date and time setting and mail. Be sure to perform these settings after setting up. * The VB Administration Tools (→ P.4-2) described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions as well as presets.
Page 42: What Can I Do On Each Of The Settings Pages
Proceed to each of the settings pages from the Settings Title Page where you can perform various settings for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. The settings you can perform on each of the pages are shown below. For more details, see the reference pages.
Page 43: Accessing The Settings Title Page
Accessing the Settings Title Page The various settings on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR are specified by using a browser to access Web pages on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. To begin with, access the Settings Title Page. This manual uses the IP address 192.168.100.1 (the factory default setting) below as an example to describe the detail settings.
Page 44: Settings Title Page
Make changes on any of the pages, click the “OK” button and return to the Settings Title Page. At this stage, however, changes to the settings have not yet been sent to the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Click the “Save Setting” button and the changes are confirmed and sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 45: Setting Up The Administrator Password And Ethernet Etc
Root Account 1 “Password” Sets the password. Up to 8 ASCII characters can be used (spaces or printable characters). The default setting is “VB-C50i”. 2 “Confirm Password” Confirms the password in the field above. ● For reasons of system security, You must change the administrator password.
Page 46 If errors are found in any of these items, you may be completely unable to access the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via Ethernet and it may only be possible to recover the problem by using the Initial Setup Tool (→ P.2-7) to correct the error.
Page 47: Setting Camera Control, Image Size And Quality (Camera And Video)
Select an image size for “Video Transmission”, “Motion Detection” and “Picture Recording”. For “Motion Detection”, select either “Medium Size” or “Small Size” as the image size. *Please refer to P.1-10 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model. Large Size: 640 × 480 (NTSC), 768 × 576 (PAL) Medium Size: 320 ×...
Page 48: Camera Control
Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) if the subjects move quickly and sharply, you may encounter comb-shaped blurs in the video. “Bob” is more effective for quickly moving subjects. 4 “Use External Video Input” You can use an external video input connected to the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) with the switching method (→...
Page 49 If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects Note touching it, be sure to restart the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR by turning the power supply OFF then ON again. The operating range of the camera heads on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is shown below. +90° +100° –100°...
Page 50 1:1.6-4.0 f:3.5-91mm CAMERA NETWORK CAMERA NETWORK VB-C50i VB-C50i Zoom out Automatically (wide-angle) pans ● If the visible range is restricted, the zooming range may also be restricted. ● When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits.
Page 51 Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video) Camera Names 1 “Camera Name” Used in the camera selection box on the viewers (→ P.1-4). This setting is required. 3-11...
Page 52: Presetting Best Shot (Preset)
Presetting Best Shot (Preset) You can perform the following settings with Preset. ● Common Settings: For setting the tour schedule of present position. ● Preset 1-20: Register as many as 20 best shot angles as preset positions. When you have made changes to the settings, click the “OK” button to return to the Settings Title Page.
Page 53 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) 1 “Restrict Camera Control to Presets” Camera control by using the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java can be restricted to the preset angles specified in Preset 1-20. “Auto Preset Tour” Select a Preset Tour setting from the following options. “Not used”...
Page 54 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) Preset 1-20 1 “Application” Use these options to specify whether this preset can be used only for picture recording or is also made available in the viewers. If it is also provided in the viewers, always specify the preset name.
Page 55 Presetting Best Shot (Preset) You can make preset settings more easily with the VB Administration Tools. Please use the VB Administration Tools for the settings (→ P.4-18). 3-15...
Page 56: Setting Up The Http, Camera And Audio Servers (Server)
50. 2 “Maximum Connection Time (sec.)” Set the length of time for each client can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, in units of seconds. 3 “Restrict Service Time” Select to set the length of time for which a user can connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR by entering the start time and end time.
Page 57: Http Server
80. 2 “Global Address for Web Pages” If a private address has been set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and you want to use the router’s NAT functions to have a fixed global address for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.5-26), enter a global address here, and this will let you view sample pages (→...
Page 58 Sets the maximum number of frames captured per second. The maximum frame rate is 30.0 fps (NTSC)/25.0 fps (PAL) and enter a number between 0.1 and 30.0 (NTSC)/25.0 (PAL). *Please refer to P.1-10 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model. 4 “Maximum Transmission Rate (Mbps)”...
Page 59 2 “Output Volume” Set the volume of output audio in a range from 1-100. The larger the numeric value, the louder the audio will be. ● You can connect a speaker to the VB-C50i/VB-50iR using the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50). Note ●...
Page 60: Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control)
Authorized User Account 1 “User List” Only users registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. You can register a maximum of 50 users in addition to the user name (root) set as the factory default setting.
Page 61 Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) Authorized/Restricted Host Specification 1 “Host List” In this Host List, you can in detail whether of how access from the hosts is permitted or denied. See the next page for the description format. 2 “Apply this list to HTTP server” When this is selected, the Host List is applied to the host that can access the HTTP server.
Page 62 Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such as viewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entries written using the format described below. Listing Format [!] addr [-addr2] ●...
Page 63: Setting The Date And Time (Date And Time)
You can perform the following settings with Date and Time. ●Current Camera Time: Displays the time set up for the camera. ●New Camera Time: For setting up the time on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ●Time Zone: Select the appropriate time zone from the list.
Page 64: Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) New Camera Time 1 “Synchronize with computer time” Sets to the date and time of the PC currently accessing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR via a Web browser. 2 “Set manually” Select this item when the date and time are to be manually entered. In the Date field, enter the year, month and day in yyyy-mm-dd format;...
Page 65: Setting Up Name Server Address And Mail Etc. (Miscellaneous)
●External Device Names: For setting up the names for the external devices to be used with WebView Livescope MV etc. ●LED: For setting the LED on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to turn on or off. When you have made changes to the settings, click the “OK” button to return to the Settings Title Page.
Page 66 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) Mail 1 “Mail Server Host” Specifies the SMTP server. 2 “Sender’s (From) Mail Address” Specifies the mail sender. 3 “Recipient (To) Mail Address” Specifies the mail recipient. 4 “POP before SMTP” Set up if the mail host server requires POP user authentication.
Page 67 Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) External Device Names 1 “External Input Device 1-2” “Device Name” To distinguish between the different external devices connected to the Multi-Terminal Module, be sure to enter a device name. Enter a device name consisting of up to 15 alphanumeric characters.
Page 68: Setting Up The Administration Tools (Administration Tools)
The On-board File System displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space + free space) of VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory in bytes. ● Since the work area for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is included in the free space on the on-board file system, files may not be created when the free space becomes approximately 100KB (→...
Page 69 Setting Up the Administration Tools (Administration Tools) Miscellaneous 1 “View Log Events” Click the “View” button to see the historical log files of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s operation, such as connection with viewers, etc. 2 “View Current Settings” Displays a list of current settings.
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Page 71: Chapter 4 Vb Administration Tools
Chapter VB Administration Tools Chapter 4 describes practical ways of operating the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR using the VB Administration Tools to create panoramas, set view restrictions, set presets and schedules, view logs and use the Admin Viewer. Review the necessary basic settings in Chapter 3 before proceeding to Chapter 4.
Page 72: Overview Of Vb Administration Tools
VB Administration Tools comprises “VBAdmin Startup Panel”, “Panorama Creation Tool”, “View Restriction Tool”, “Preset Setting Tool”, “Schedule Setting Tool”, “Log Viewer” and “Admin Viewer” applications. Operations such as setting the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR or viewing pictures from a remote location with special privileges, checking operating status or obtaining logs are easily performed through the Internet or Intranet.
Page 73: Vbadmin Startup Panel
Panorama Creation Tool (→ P.4-7) This tool is used to take and create panorama pictures displaying the full view of the area photographed by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. When making settings for view restriction and presets, you can see at a glance what part of the total area the set area occupies.
Page 74: Log Viewer
This tool enables viewing of operation status logs that are output to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Admin Viewer (→ P.4-64) This viewer is aimed at administrators of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java, such as exclusive rights of camera control, operation of external devices and motion detection.
Page 75: Starting Up Vb Administration Tools
Starting up from the “Start” menu 2. The Server Setting dialog box appears. To use VB Administration Tools, it must first be connected to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Enter the required information in the fields and click the “OK” button. q Host Name (→ P.3-6) Specify the IP address or host name of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 76 FTP To use the Panorama Creation Tool and the Log Viewer of the VB Administration Tools, it is necessary to connect to the VB-C50i using FTP to perform various settings. Select either “PASV mode” or “PORT mode”. • “Use PASV mode”...
Page 77 Panorama Creation Tool *Not available with the VB-C50Fi. The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures from the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Once created, the panorama pictures can be viewed when accessed from the viewer. The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 78: Panorama Creation Tool
“Update Panorama Image” button Sends panorama pictures to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and reloads them. After taking a panorama shot, be sure to click this button.
Page 79: Capturing Panorama Pictures
VB-C50i panorama picture VB-C50iR panorama picture Capturing Panorama Pictures The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view Note restrictions (→ P.3-8, 4-12) have been set, there is a possibility that third parties that were originally not intended to see the pictures may see them.
Page 80: Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures
Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures When capturing ends, the panorama picture is reflected when it is sent to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and loaded. Update is also necessary when a panorama picture is deleted. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 81: Reconnecting
Panorama Creation Tool Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has been cut. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Reconnect... 1. Choose “Reconnect” from the “File” menu bar. Opening a Panorama Picture from a Picture File/Saving a Panorama Picture as a Picture File You can open a picture file as a panorama image as well as save a panorama picture you have taken as a picture file.
Page 82 View Restriction Tool The View Restriction Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set limits on the video which can be seen by users. A View Restriction is set up with the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. The View Restriction Tool lets you easily set view restrictions in cases where you want to set restrictions on...
Page 83: View Restriction Tool
Loads the view restriction settings set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button The View Restriction setting value set and applied with this tool is saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. After setting the view restrictions, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 84 “Apply” button Applies the current view restriction settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. At this stage, the edited settings are not yet saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to click the “Save Setting” button to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 85: Setting View Restrictions
View Restriction Tool Setting View Restrictions You can set up a view restriction by either entering a value in the view restriction setting input box or by using the following 2 methods. Select the way which suits your environment or according to your preference.
Page 86 View Restriction Value Input boxes. 5. Click the “Apply” button. Check the Status List to be sure the values were sent correctly. Then when the “Save Settings” button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. 4-16...
Page 87 View Restriction Tool The Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture. After the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly Note reflecting the view restrictions. When checking from the Admin Viewer, choose “View Restriction”...
Page 88 Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool enables you more visually and easily to set Presets and home position. Presets are set by operating the mouse while referring to a panoramic preview. You can also enter settings for a Preset Tour with which you can tour and monitor two or more Presets within a specified start and end time.
Page 89: Preset Setting Tool
Loads the Preset and Preset Tour settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the set and applied Preset and Preset Tour settings made with this tool to the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. Be sure to save Preset and Preset Tour settings with the “Save Settings” button.
Page 90 Settings for current Presets and Tour Schedules are applied to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, and you can proceed to the next Preset setting. At this stage, the edited settings are not yet saved to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 91: Setting Presets
At this point, you can also enter and set values in the camera parameters. 3. Click the “Apply” button. Check the Status List to be sure the values were applied correctly. Then when the “Save Settings” button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. 4-21...
Page 92 At this point, you can also enter and set values in the camera parameters. 5. Click the “Apply” button. Check the Status List to be sure the values were applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR. 4-22...
Page 93 Preset Setting Tool ● You can set a maximum of 20 presets. ● Changes in the preset settings are not reflected to the viewer while it is connected. ● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame (yellow) does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue).
Page 94: Preset Tour
Preset Setting Tool Preset Tour A Preset Tour can tour and monitor two or more specified Presets. You can also set Preset Tour with “Presetting Best Shot” in Chapter 3, “Basic Settings” (→ P.3-12). Preset Tour Settings Area Display Screen q Tour Schedule list Displays a list of the presets which have Preset Tour settings.
Page 95 Preset Setting Tool o Speed (Z) Sets the speed at which the camera moves when zooming, within a range of 1-8. By moving the slide bar from left to right, the numeric value becomes larger and the speed increases. !0 Pause (sec) Sets the time for which the camera pauses in the preset position, within a range of 0-120 seconds in units of five seconds.
Page 96 Preset Setting Tool Setting Preset Tour ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting up 1. Select an option from Auto Preset Tour. Select either “For Viewers” or “Always”. 2. Select the preset number you want to add to the Tour Schedule from the Preset setting area and click the “Add”...
Page 97 2. Enter settings for the Services (→ P.4-38). ● Timer: Performs audio playback and records the still image into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR at specified time (→ P.4-39). ● Motion Detection: Where there is a variation in part of a picture caused by the movement of an object, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR performs picture recording, automatic tracking and audio playback (→...
Page 98: Schedule Setting Tool
Loads the schedule settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the schedule setting edited using the Schedule Setting Tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. After setting the schedule function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings.
Page 99: Normal Schedule
Schedule Setting Tool Normal Schedule With Normal Schedule, you can set up a schedule of one week from Sunday to Saturday. For example, during the weekend when there is nobody in the office from 6:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Monday, the Motion Detection service will operate each week during the period of time you have specified and automatically monitor the office.
Page 100 Schedule Setting Tool Setting Up a Normal Schedule ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Normal Schedule displayed, select an optional schedule number. The schedule track for the number you have selected is displayed in the weekly calendar. At this stage, the correct start and end time and services are not set up in the schedule track.
Page 101 Schedule Setting Tool ● On Weekly setting, if you specify the same time and the same day in start and end time, end time will be the same time in the following week, and the schedule is applied to all time periods. ●...
Page 102 Schedule Setting Tool 6. When you have completed setting the sub- schedule tracks, click “OK” button. If you want to set two or more schedule tracks, select another number in the schedule selection checkbox, and make settings in the same way. ●...
Page 103: Special Schedule
Schedule Setting Tool Special Schedule With Special Schedule, you can set up a schedule on one specific day of the week. For example, on a public holiday when there is nobody in the office, set up a service to automatically monitor the office.
Page 104 Schedule Setting Tool Setting Up a Special Schedule ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Special Schedule displayed, select from the Special Day selection box the Special Day you want to register in the Schedule. Click the date on which you want to register a Schedule and the Special Day you have selected is registered.
Page 105 Schedule Setting Tool 3. Double-click the sub-schedule track. The Special Schedule Settings dialog box appears. Enter settings for the schedule. 4. Enter the name of the Special Day Schedule. You can enter a maximum of 15 characters for the Special Day Schedule. The schedule name you enter here is the name for the Special Day schedule (A–D), which is different from the Sub-schedule name.
Page 106 Schedule Setting Tool 7. When you have completed setting the sub- schedule tracks, click “OK” button. If you want to set two or more special days, select another special day from the Special Day selection box, and make settings in the same way. ●...
Page 107: Resetting Schedule Settings
Schedule Setting Tool 8. Once all the schedules have been set, click the “Save Settings” button in the Schedule Setting screen to save the schedules. ● If you have set up a Normal Schedule (→ P.4-29) and a Special Schedule with the same start and end time, the Special Schedule will have priority over the Normal Schedule.
Page 108: Setting Up Service
“Detail” button. There are 5 types of services you can set up. ● Timer: Performs audio playback and records the still image into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR at specified time. (→ P.4-39). ● Motion Detection: Where there is a variation in a part of a picture by the movement of an object, the device performs picture recording and automatic tracking (→...
Page 109: Timer Setting Tool
Timer Setting Tool The section below describes the “Picture Recording” function that takes still images at specified times and records them in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It also describes the “Audio Playing” function that plays back audio. Timer Setting Tool Display Screen q “Load Settings”...
Page 110 Schedule Setting Tool !0 Audio playback Check for playback of audio at the set repetition interval. Set up the “Sound Clip”, “Volume” and “Repetition Interval” below. !1 Sound Clip and Volume Set the audio for playback. Select from the registered playback audio names. Set the volume at which the audio is to be played back, between 1 and 100.
Page 111: Motion Detection Setting Tool
Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. w “Save Settings” button Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. After setting the motion detection function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 112 Schedule Setting Tool t Camera Selection box For selecting a camera. y Viewer For picture display and camera control in the same way as a normal viewer. u Motion detection area frame Displays with a dotted frame the area within which motion is to be detected. The frame can be reshaped and moved by dragging the mouse.
Page 113 Schedule Setting Tool Flow of Motion Detection Settings A summary of the procedures for motion detection is given below. Please refer to each reference page for information about detailed setting content. 1. Open the Motion Detection Tool. The Motion Detection Tool Setting screen appears (→ P.4-41 “Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen”).
Page 114 Check to set the frame rate for camera shooting. Enter a value within a range of 0.5-30.0 fps (NTSC)/25.0 fps (PAL). * Please refer to P.1-10 to confirm whether your VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR is PAL model or NTSC model. w “Enable preset selection”...
Page 115 The “Auto” button sets sensitivity automatically. For several seconds after clicking the “Auto” button, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR assumes that there is no motion in the image in the motion detection area and, based on this information, sets the camera at optimum sensitivity. Set when there is no motion.
Page 116 Schedule Setting Tool y Area Ratio When the proportion of the area in which the device has detected motion (displayed in a red or yellow rectangle) has exceeded the specified value for the area of the selected detection area frame (blue frame), the device detects motion and performs the specified picture recording etc.
Page 117 Schedule Setting Tool 5. Enter picture recording settings when the device detects motion (Recording tab). Enter the settings for picture recording time and recording interval when the device detects motion (ON event) or when the device no longer detects motion (OFF event).
Page 118 Schedule Setting Tool 6. Enter the settings for output to an external device when the device detects motion (Output tab). * The settings in these steps are optional. Set output to an external device when the device has detected motion (ON event) or when the device has finished detecting motion (OFF event).
Page 119 (→ P.3-7) is poor. ● When the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Motion Detection Function is enabled, the processing load on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is high. Consequently, the video distribution frame rate may be slower than when the function is disabled.
Page 120 When the situation where the motion has exceeded the area ratio continues for longer than the time set in “Duration”, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR detects motion and a peak block appears. When there is motion detection and the peak block has appeared, only Duration will maintain motion detection status, even if less than the specified Area Ratio.
Page 121 Schedule Setting Tool Setting the motion detection level while checking recorded images To set the level of motion detection at motion detection is activated, it is useful to make adjustments to settings while checking actual actions in the Viewer. Because with the device you can set the level of motion detection by checking in Video Mode the pictures recorded in Live Mode (→...
Page 122: Night Mode Setting Tool
After setting the Night Mode function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings. e “Stop Communication” button This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to cut the connection. r Setting number selection box Select the number of the setting you want to use.
Page 123 Schedule Setting Tool Setting Up Night Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Night Mode Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check Night Mode, select a setting number and click the “Detail”...
Page 124: External Device Input Setting Tool
After setting the External Device Input function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings. e “Stop Communication” button This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to cut the connection. r Input Name Settings Select an External Device Input 1 or 2 and enter an External Device Input Name.
Page 125 Schedule Setting Tool !0 Post-event (sec.) and Interval Enter the required number of seconds, within a range of 0-10 seconds for picture recording following an ON and OFF event. Also enter an interval for performing picture recording, within a range of 0.1-1.0 seconds. !1 E-mail notification on recording Check to send an e-mail of the recorded picture.
Page 126: External Device Output Setting Tool
After setting the External Device Output function, be sure to click the “Save Settings” button to save the settings. e “Stop Communication” button This button can be clicked during communication with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to cut the connection. r Output Name Settings Select an External Device Output 1-3 and enter an External Device Output Name.
Page 127 Schedule Setting Tool Setting Up External Device Output ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the External Device Output Setting Tool. In the Service tab of the Schedule Setting screen for a Normal or Special Schedule, check Output1-3 in External Device Output, select a setting number and click the “Detail”...
Page 128 Schedule Setting Tool Relationship between ON and OFF events and picture recording Picture Recording A Below are methods (A-D) for picture recording with motion detection and external device input based on the timing of ON and OFF events. A: Pre-event recording for an ON event B: Post-event recording for an ON event (for 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds) (for 0-10 seconds at intervals of 0.1-1.0 seconds)
Page 129 “Camera Name” setting Pan position -179.99 to 180.00 Tilt position -179.99 to 180.00 Zoom position 0.1 ~ 300 Camera server “Device Name” setting (or VB-C50i) Year of shot 2000-2038 Month of shot 1-12 Date of shot 1-31 Day of shot 0-6 (correspond to Sun.
Page 130 Schedule Setting Tool Audio Playback Setting dialog box To play back audio, you have to register the audio file you want to play back. Settings for registering or deleting audio files are performed in the Audio Playback Setting dialog box. Select “Audio Playback Settings”...
Page 131: Log Viewer
Log Viewer The Log Viewer is a tool for downloading log files, and viewing and managing the operating status of the device. The Log Viewer provides monitoring of illegal access and a way of dealing with errors etc. The Log Viewer is only for viewing logs. You cannot delete logs or download logs in file formats such as CSV with the Log Viewer.
Page 132: Viewing The Log
Log Viewer Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ● Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages (→ P.7-4). Error codes are displayed with one of 4 types of icons according to level. Information level Error level Warning level...
Page 133 Logs generated before the specified date and time can be displayed by selecting this item and entering a date and time. ● There is no log message related to the driver in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. ● “Application” and “System” correspond to the log messages list (→ P.7-4).
Page 134 Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer which has functions for managing the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. It has special privilege functions that the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java do not have, such as exclusive access to camera control functions, and external device and motion detection operation. This viewer is used when setting view restrictions and presets.
Page 135: Admin Viewer
When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File then the Connect. The “Camera server address setting” dialog box appears. Enter the following items: ● Host Name (The IP address set on the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, → P.3-6) ● User Name (root) ●...
Page 136 Admin Viewer Displaying and Saving the External Device Input and Motion Detection Status The external device input and motion detection status can be displayed and, when required, saved as a log. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Set External Device Input... 1.
Page 137: Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions
Lets you zoom in or zoom out. Zoom occurs when the button is held down and stops when it is released. When you set the “Focus Mode” to the “Fixed at Infinity”, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR zooms in and zooms back to adjust the focus automatically.
Page 138 Camera Control tab. Check to be sure the “Use the arrow buttons to control the camera when connected to a VB-C50i/VB-C50iR or newer model” check box is selected, then click “OK”. 3. If the message “Try new property settings. OK?” appears, click “OK”, and click the “Start Control”...
Page 139: Camera-Specific Functions
Admin Viewer Camera-Specific Functions You can set up camera-specific features such as settings for exposure, digital zoom and night mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ How to operate and set up 1. Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the toolbar. 2.
Page 140: Sending Audio
Admin Viewer Sending audio You can send audio with the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through the speakers installed on the optional Multi-Terminal Module on the camera. Below are settings for sending audio by the administrator. Sending Audio Perform settings for an administrator to send audio to the device.
Page 141: Shade Correction
Admin Viewer ● The “Microphone setting” button will not appear in the following cases. • If Audio Reception has not been set up in the audio server settings (→ P.3-19). • If “Send and receive audio data” in the “Starting protocol” tab in the Setup properties dialog box is not checked.
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Page 143: Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages For Video Distribution
Chapter Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution This chapter describes how to use the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to webcast information. Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including displaying video or still pictures and displaying multiple images on a Web page.
Page 144: Web Pages For Video Distribution
If you select a link requesting video in step 1, a file that includes the IP address information for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is sent from the Web server in step 2. If you are using the Viewer for Java, the applet is downloaded to the viewer PC from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR in response to the request in step 3 and the video is distributed.
Page 145 Web Pages for Video Distribution The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR includes a built-in Web server. If the content of the Web pages used for distributing videos is stored onto the flash memory in the VB-C50i/ Note VB-C50iR, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be used by itself for distributing Web pages and videos over the Web.
Page 146: Viewer Overview
LiveApplet Glimpse Video display Video display function function Camera control function Click * To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Panorama picture Java VM beforehand. See the web site for more details. WebView Product web site http://www.canon.com/webview...
Page 147: Viewer For Pc
Viewer Overview Viewer for PC The Viewer for PC provides video display and camera control functions. In addition to WebView- HTTP, the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR also supports Canon’s WebView-TCP transfer protocol. Video display function Camera control function Click * You need to install the Viewer for PC from the “VBToolsInstall.exe”...
Page 148: Viewing Sample Pages
Viewing the Pages 1. Launch your Web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/sample/ * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.3-6). 2. The following pages appear. Click the sample pages you wish to view.
Page 149: Using The Viewer For Java To Distribute Videos
Enter the attributes of the applet between the <applet> and </applet> tags. Enter the Applet parameters using the <param> tag. * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.3-6).
Page 150: Saving Web Page Data
Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Saving Web Page Data The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is equipped with a Flash memory where Web page data can be saved. Data is saved by transferring the data files using FTP. The data is placed as a file under /usr/html/ local.
Page 151: Example Of Using The Viewer For Java To Create A Web Page
3 Frame with the embedded Viewer for Java Writing IP Addresses Using the Web server functions built into the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, IP addresses can be expressed as <_I_P_A_D_D_R_> (all upper-case characters, including the angle brackets) or as <_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_> (html-compatible only, all in upper-case characters, including the angle brackets) in the 3 file types (html, wvh and wvp) used by the Web server in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.
Page 152 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos 1 sample.htm <html> <head> <title>SampleSite LiveApplet</title> </head> <frameset rows="70,*"> <frame src="header.htm"> <frame src="lvappl.htm"> </frameset> </html> 2 header.htm <html> <head> <title>LiveApplet comment</title> </head> <body> <center><h1>LiveApplet</h1></center> </body> </html> 3 lvappl.htm <html> <head> <title>LiveApplet</title> </head> <body>...
Page 153 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together This section describes how to create a Web page that allows clients to use Glimpse to download quickly and view live video at a low frame rate, and then use LiveApplet to view video at a high frame rate and control the camera when they find videos they are particularly interested in.
Page 154 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos 1 glimps.htm <html> <head> <script language="JavaScript">  </script> <title>Glimpse</title> </head> <body> <table> <form name="form"> <tr><td><center> <applet codebase="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/-wvdoc-01-/Glimpse/" code="Glimpse.class" archive="Glimpse.zip" width=160 height=120> <param name=cabbase value="Glimpse.cab"> <param name=url value="http://<_W_E_B_S_E_R_V_E_R_>/">...
Page 155 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Providing “LiveApplet” without Camera Control This section describes how to create a Web page that only displays live video and has no camera control GUI for situations where you want to prohibit camera control. <applet ..
Page 156 Note ● At startup, the default character string that is displayed while a connection to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being established is “now connecting”, but there is also a parameter called “connect_msg” for changing this character string. For additional parameters for changing display character strings, see page 5-17.
Page 157 Displaying the Host Name, Frame Count and Other Information on the Video Screen <param name=show_fps value="on"> <param name=show_counter value="on"> <param name=hostname value="CANON"> <param name=show_hostname value="on"> <param name=comment value="VB-C50i site"> <param name=show_comment value="on"> 1 specifies whether the frame rate is displayed on the screen. “on”: Displayed. “off”: Not displayed.
Page 158 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video Screen Sample transparent GIF <param name=superimpose value="/local/logos/newlogo.gif,0,0"> * The underlined portion “x,y” specifies the display position. When x,y = 0,0, the image is displayed in the top left corner.
Page 159: Viewer For Java Parameters
Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Viewer for Java Parameters You can specify applet parameters to provide an applet tailored to modify the behavior or appearance of applets. Refer to the table below to ensure that you thoroughly understand the parameters.
Page 160 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Parameter Name Omissible Description Specifies whether the panorama window should be pop-up displayed or embedded in the page. Specify “embed” for making it an embedded display. gui-type When specifying “embed”, the Width and Height of the applet tags must be specified a little larger (Eg.
Page 161 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Glimpse Parameter Name Omissible Description Specifies whether or not connection to the camera server should be established simultaneously with applet startup. Specify either “on” or “off”. When “on”, a connection is established simultaneously with applet startup; auto_connect when “off”, no connection is established when the applet starts up and the character string specified for no_connect_msg is displayed.
Page 162 Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos Applet Tag Descriptions Attribute Name Omissible Description archive Specify LiveApplet.zip or Glimpse.zip. This parameter specifies the applet file name. Enter “LiveApplet.class” or code “Glimpse.class”. If this parameter is not specified correctly, the applet (LiveApplet or Glimpse) is not downloaded.
Page 163: Using The Viewer For Pc To Distribute Videos
If a client is using the Viewer for PC to receive videos, the video sender must set up the Web server and create the necessary wvh files. ● The settings below are not required if the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s built-in Web server is used.
Page 164: Creating Wvh Files
●The third line gives the setting for the Viewer for PC to use HTTP protocol. After “wvhttp:”, type in the IP address of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and “80” as the HTTP port number. As a result of this, you will be able to view video from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR through firewalls.
Page 165: Example Of A Web Page Using The Viewer For Pc
Include the tags that link to the wvh file in the text or images in the Web page. 1 <A HREF="WebView.wvh">Let's view the image</A> To use the sample page template in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to supply videos, specify <A HREF=http://IPaddress/top/default.wvh>. 5-23...
Page 166: Distributing Videos Using A Browser Only
<IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage> (or) <IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetOneShot> * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.3-6). Displaying a Specified Number Of Live Video Frames As a Video at Access The Server Push format provided as an extended function by Netscape Communications Corp.
Page 167: Displaying Live Video From A Specified Angle As Still Pictures
The example below displays a still picture shot with the camera panned right by 40° and tilted down 10°. <IMG SRC=http://192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage?p=40&t=-10> * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.3-6). GetStillImage Parameters...
Page 168: Example Of Video Distribution Using One Global Address
Set the wvh file description of the Viewer for PC (→ P.5-22) as follows: 192.168.1.10 65310 192.168.1.10 65311 wvhttp:192.168.1.10 80 * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.3-6). Contact respective manufacturers for details on setting the router. Note...
Page 169: Distributing Still Images To A Mobile Phone
● You can control the camera only when other users do not have control privileges. ● The sample screen above is for when the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR is being used. If you are using an external camera, the camera control link does not appear.
Page 170: Camera Control By Position Specification
If you use the sample pages contained on the CD-ROM, you will be able to control the camera with the same absolute position specifications as Presets. To use the sample pages on the CD-ROM, send the files to the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR as described below.
Page 171 Example of Creating a Screen for Distribution of a Still Image to a Mobile Phone still.jpg parameters Command Description Specifies the camera when you switch between cameras. 1 is this camera, and camera_id 2 is an external camera. When there is no specification, you are deemed to have specified the current camera.
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Page 173: Chapter 6 Using The Picture Recording Function
Using the Picture Recording Function This chapter describes a couple of specific examples of the Picture Recording function using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. Still images are automatically recorded by input from an external device, motion detection and schedule settings and can be...
Page 174: Using The Still Picture Recording Function Linked To An External Device
By combining various sensors and switches to operate according to External Device Input settings, it is possible to construct a monitoring system that responds to external events. Still pictures are recorded in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory (→ P.3-28). Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor This is a monitoring system in which the VB-C50iR installed in the ceiling records pictures every second for 3 seconds before the doors opens and 7 seconds after the door opens between 5 p.m.
Page 175 Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page (→ P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset”...
Page 176: With A Predetermined Schedule
Using the Still Picture Recording Function with a Predetermined Schedule By using the “Schedule” setting, you can construct a monitoring system that records pictures according to a predetermined schedule. Recorded still pictures are stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory (→ P.3-28).
Page 177 ● The number of still pictures that can be recorded depends on size of the pictures. Check the average file size per still picture in advance (→ P.3-7 and 3-28). Note ● Still pictures beyond VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s capacity can be recorded if VBCollector is used to download still pictures recorded by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (→ P.6-9).
Page 178: Using The Motion Detection Function With A Predetermined Schedule
The recorded pictures are stored in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s memory (→ P.3-28). Sample application in combination with a warning device In this monitoring system, a warning tone is emitted when someone enters through the door and the VB-C50iR camera mounted on the ceiling captures a still picture.
Page 179 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Sample Still Picture Recording Settings Settings specified on the “Camera and Video” page (→ P.3-7) Specify the appropriate settings for the VB-C50iR being used. Settings specified on the “Preset”...
Page 180 Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule ● Next, set the sensitivity, area ratio and duration. To ensure that the event is not triggered by unrelated lighting changes or small movements, set the “Duration” parameter so that picture changes lasting a second or less are ignored and then set the “Area Ratio”...
Page 181: Using Vbcollector
Using VBCollector VBCollector is used to view pictures recorded by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. With VBCollector, you can collect and display still pictures recorded by the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR based on inputs from an external device, motion detection or picture recording. VBCollector accesses the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR at specific times expressed in units such as dates, weeks, or months, and then downloads the recorded pictures.
Page 182: Installing Vbcollector
[VBCollector Task View] from the Start menu to start up VBCollector. Registering a Server To use VBCollector for downloading pictures from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (hereafter referred to as “server”), the server must first be registered. Adding a Server Add a new server to which VBCollector will download pictures.
Page 183 Enter an administrator account registered in the server (root). “Administrator Password” (→ P.3-5) Enter the administrator password registered in the server (The default setting is VB-C50i). “Settings Page URL” Enter the “Path” to the setting title page set in the server (admin).
Page 184 * Specify an account from which you can log on to the download destination machine. * Set the folder access privileges so that read and write operations can be performed from the download execution account to the folder in which VBCollector is installed (the default setting is C:\ProgramFiles\Canon\WebView\VB\VBCollector\2.1). 6-12...
Page 185 Using VBCollector Editing Server Information Content of the registered server information can be edited. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Edit Server Information... 1. Choose “Edit” from the “Server” menu bar, and when the Server List dialog box appears, select the server name to be edited and click the “Edit”...
Page 186: Registering Tasks
Using VBCollector Registering Tasks Adding a Task Add a new task for downloading images. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Add a New Task... 1. To add a task, choose “New Task” from the “Task” menu bar. 2. Enter each item in the various items and click the “OK”...
Page 187 Using VBCollector “Weekly” Select if the task is to be executed every certain number of weeks on a certain day of the week. Set the number of weeks between 1 and 53, and specify the day of the week. “Monthly” Select if the task is to be executed every month on a certain day of the month.
Page 188: Executing And Canceling Tasks
Using VBCollector Editing Tasks The details of a registered task can be edited. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Edit a Task... 1. In the Task View, select the task to be edited by clicking on its name, then choose “Edit Task”...
Page 189 Using VBCollector Display Task Status During the execution of any task, the download status can be checked. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To View Task Status... 1. During the execution of a task, choose “Status” from the “Task” menu bar. Alternatively, select and right-click the task for which you want to display the status and select “Status”...
Page 190: Details Displayed On The Task View
Using VBCollector Details Displayed on the Task View The execution status can be checked on the Task View. ●Task Name The names that were specified at Task Settings are displayed here. The status of each task is displayed as an icon at the left of the name. Running This task is currently being executed.
Page 191: Automatic Downloading By Notification
Using VBCollector Automatic Downloading by Notification You will not be able to record images if there is insufficient space on the server. The VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR can receive a low server capacity notification sent from the server when available space on the server falls below the value set, and automatically downloads images to a specified PC, thereby increasing the available space on the server.
Page 192 VB-C50i(R) which support the low server capacity notification function. ● If “Host” is not “(Other)” or “Port” is not “Reception Port No.” in the selected server, a message asking you to confirm whether it is okay to change the setting values will be displayed.
Page 193: Viewing Recorded Images
Using VBCollector Viewing Recorded Images The images that were downloaded according to the task schedule are saved in the folder specified at “Server Information”. You can view images easily by outputting these recorded images to a Web browser. Displaying Images Downloaded images are selected by server name and date, and displayed in a Web browser.
Page 194 Using VBCollector 4. HTML for displaying the images is generated, the Web browser starts up, and thumbnail images of the selected date are displayed in 100-image units on the page. Click on an image to be viewed; it is displayed in the original saved dimensions.
Page 195 Using VBCollector Animate Images Downloaded images can be selected using the server name and date to be animated (consecutive display). The images can also be shown in detail or zoomed in/out. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To View Animation... 1.
Page 196 Using VBCollector ● Animation Images can be consecutively displayed. [Top] button Shows the original image. [Prev] button Shows the previous image. [Play/Pause] button Plays/pauses the animation. [Next] button Shows the next image. [Last] button Shows the final image. [Speed] bar Adjust the speed for animation play- back.
Page 197 Using VBCollector ● Change dialog size As dialog size, large or normal size is available and is automatically selected depending on the initial image size. However, you can also change it manually. [Large size] button When it is clicked, the dialog will be displayed in large size.
Page 198: Viewing Logs
Using VBCollector Viewing Logs VBCollector outputs logs concerning the execution of tasks. To view a log, choose “Display Log” from the “Tools” menu bar. The following information about logs is displayed: q Code Identification codes are displayed here. 4 types of icons representing the level are also displayed with these codes.
Page 199 Using VBCollector Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Logs can be filtered according to error type, code, or date and time etc. so that only the required information is displayed. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Make Settings... 1. Choose “Filter” from the “View” menu bar. 2.
Page 200 Using VBCollector Search Logs Logs can be searched using character strings. This function is convenient in case of searching any target log from among numbers of logs. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To Search Logs... 1. Choose “Search” from the “Edit” menu bar. 2.
Page 201 Using VBCollector Selecting Log Files The initial log file of VBCollector is saved as “vbrpd.log” file in the “SYSTEM” folder within the VBCollector-installed directory. When the file exceeds the size of 10 MB, it will be renamed as “vbrpd01.log”, creating a new “vbrpd.log” file within the same folder to save the log. Log files can be created up to 11 (with names from “vbrpd.log”...
Page 202: Setting Download Capacity
Using VBCollector Setting Download Capacity In order to perform downloads based on a task schedule, you can set the upper limit on the number of pictures or specify the response to be made in the event the specified percentage on available space on the drive where pictures are to be saved is exceeded.
Page 203: Chapter 7 Appendix
Chapter Appendix...
Page 204: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log message is displayed, refer to the log message list for the log details and the appropriate response. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR does not start up.
Page 205 ● All factory defaults settings can be restored by using the Reset switch (→ P.7-24). The default administration password is “VB-C50i”. The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR’s settings will need to be made again, since all network settings such as the IP addresses and subnet masks are also restored to the factory defaults.
Page 206: Log Messages
Log Messages The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR Log Messages The Syslog log messages are classified into the following 5 categories. Classification details are dealt with in the UNIX syslog. Fault Severity Classification Level crit Error Critical fault at the software level (stops task operation)
Page 207 Error (read | write | timeout | ...) Camera control device I/O error. Explanation Response There is a malfunction if it occurs repeatedly. Contact an authorized Canon service representative. ●A012 WebView Livescope client start and stop (info) %1@%2 %3 Message...
Page 208 Log Messages ●A015 WebView Administrator Viewer start (info) %1@%2 privilege granted Message Type of clients (LS/C | LS/D) Client host IP address The WebView Administrator Viewer has started operation. Explanation ●A016 Amount of transmitted video data (info) %1@%2 %3 frames / %4 bytes in %5 seconds Message Client type (LS/D | LS/H) Client host IP address...
Page 209 Log Messages Detection of motion (err) motion %1 Message Motion (detected | appeared | disappeared | stopped) Explanation Detection of motion started or stopped. ●A050 Access permission when restricting user access (info) user %1 access granted Message User name Explanation During user access restriction, access has been granted to a specified user.
Page 210 Log Messages ●B011 Audio client connected (info) [%1] %2 connected n=%3 Message Client type (recv) Client host IP address Total number of clients Explanation The audio client has connected. ●B012 Audio client disconnected (info) [%1] %2 closed [%3] Message Client type (recv) Client host IP address Disconnection type (active | passive | timeout | senderr) Explanation...
Page 211 Log Messages ●B103 Client access forced disconnection (notice) %1 access denied[%2] Message Client host IP address Denial type (41 | 42 | ...) There was a forced disconnection because access was forbidden since Explanation settings have been changed, although the access had been permitted at first (the same denial type as B102).
Page 212 Error number Explanation An error in the audio device has been detected. Only the audio server will restart. Response If not restored automatically, contact an authorized Canon service representative. ●B401 Audio device initialization failed (crit) audio device initialization error[%1] Message...
Page 213 Log Messages ■ System-related Log Messages ●S004 System start and stop (info) %1 webview Message starting and stopping Starting and stopping of the video server (webview). Explanation ●S005 System settings changed (info) System settings updated Message The VB software settings were modified without a reboot. Explanation ●S028 POP authentication failure (warning) POP Authentication failed...
Page 214: The Vbcollector Log Messages
Log Messages The VBCollector Log Messages The VBCollector log messages are classified into the following 3 categories. Fault Severity Level Error Fault which affects task execution Fault which does not affect task execution Warning Information on correct operation Information ■ Log messages output by Task Scheduler Service ●S100 (info) Message VBCollector Task Scheduler Service has started.
Page 215 Log Messages ●S007 (err) Message Execution failure: Invalid server information ●S008 (err) Message Download is completed, but failed to get task information. ●S010 (warning) Message Failed to start the task set at '%1'. Task name ●S011 (err) Message Execution failure: Access to the image directory was denied. Explanation There is no image directories or failed to logon to the remote host specified as destination of the images.
Page 216 Log Messages ●S016 (info) Message Logs generated at the previous task will be merged. Explanation If logs generated while task operation are not output to the main log, the remained ones will be sent to the main log when the next service starts. ■...
Page 217 Log Messages ●D012 (err) Message Failed to get the server information. ●D013 (err) Message Cannot create a new directory. ●D018 (err) Message Work file I/O error ●D020 (err) Message Cannot start because the server is recreating the list of the recorded pictures.
Page 218 Log Messages ●D029 (err) Message Download was aborted due to insufficient disk space.[%1 remaining, %2 required] Disk space currently available [MB|KB|byte] Disk space required for downloading [MB|KB|byte] ●D030 (info) Message Old image was deleted due to insufficient disk space: %1 image(s) Number of deleted image(s) ●D031 (warning) Message...
Page 219 Log Messages ●D038 (warning) Message Downloading of old images is not available. [Images captured before %1] The oldest captured date of a downloaded image on the PC when download started. Explanation If there is an image left on the server which has been captured earlier than the oldest downloaded image on the PC, the image will not be downloaded.
Page 220: Specifications
RS-232C (It will not be used) *Connector for using the Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50, sold separately). VB-C50i: 104.6 × 130.3 × 109.7 mm (4.11 × 5.13 × 4.32 in.) (W × D × H) Dimensions VB-C50iR: 136.0 × 130.3 × 110.6 mm (5.35 × 5.13 × 4.35 in.) (W × D × H) (Excludes protruding parts.
Page 221: External Device I/O Terminals
2 output terminals to disconnected or connected condition. The output terminals use photo couplers and are separate from the internal circuit in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR. * External input status can be checked and external output status can be controlled using Admin Viewer (→...
Page 222: System Configuration
Viewer Software Functions Viewer Software Functions • Videos from the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR can be displayed by a Web browser that can run Java applet. To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand. • Because the Viewer for Java is automatically downloaded and does not need to be...
Page 223: Sample Network Configurations
Viewer PC This example shows the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR connected to a LAN by Ethernet. In this configuration, videos can be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and by viewers with access to that segment. Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment...
Page 224: Upgrading The Firmware Remotely
9. Log out of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR and close command prompt. Enter: ftp> bye C:\Documents and Settings\xxxx\My Documents> exit Do not turn the power off until you have confirmed that the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR has restarted. Turning the power off before completion may prevent it from starting up Note properly.
Page 225: Restoring The Factory Default Settings
Restoring the Factory Default Settings Since the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR supports a wide variety of functions, we recommend that you make a note of the settings for each function (→ P.7-25). If you want to redo the settings from the beginning because you have forgotten them or for some other reason, first restore the factory default settings.
Page 226 All settings in the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR will be returned to the factory default settings. 0 0 0 0 8 5 0 1 F 1 6 2 If the Reset switch is pressed and all factory default settings are restored, the VB-C50i/ VB-C50iR’s network-related settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and default...
Page 227: Factory Default Setting
Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 ● Administrator ID root ● Administrator password VB-C50i ● Settings page path admin ● Ethernet Address Setting Method Manual Setting IP Address 192.168.100.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway Address...
Page 228: Factory Default Settings
Factory Default Settings Item Setting Item Setting 1 Item setting 2 ● Server(Common Settings) Maximum Number of Clients Maximum Connection Time (sec.) Restrict Service Time ● HTTP Server HTTP Port Global Address for Web Pages IP Address IP Address Port Name ●...
Page 229: Index
Index Connection Keeping ........... 3-6 Control Queue Length ..........3-18 AC adapter ............iv, 2-6 Controllable range ............ 3-10 AC cable ............... iv, 2-6 Custom Installation ..........2-11 Account ............. 4-5, 6-11 Adding a Server ............6-10 Admin Viewer ............4-64 Date ................
Page 230 Index Host Name ..............4-5 Host Specification ............ 3-21 Name Server Address ..........3-25 HTTP Port ............3-17, 4-5 Network Video Recorder VK-64 ........ 1-7 HTTP Server ............3-17 Night Mode ............... 4-52 Hub .............. 2-2, 2-6, 2-7 Display Screen ............ 4-52 Setting Up ............
Page 231 Index Animate ..............6-23 Time ................3-23 Deleting ..............6-25 Time Zone ..............3-24 Recorded Picture ............. 3-28 Timer ................. 4-39 Recording between ON event and OFF event ..4-47 Display Screen ............ 4-39 Recording interval between events ......4-47 Setting Up ............
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Canon VB-C50i User Manual

Introduction

Package Contents

How to Read this Manual

Safe Use of Equipment

Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50I/Vb-C50Ir

Features of the VB-C50I/Vb-C50Ir

Hardware and Software Requirements

System Components and Their Operation

Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) (Sold Separately)

Chapter 2 Setting up

Setup Workflow

Set up the Camera

Connect the Camera to the Network

Perform Initial Settings for the Camera

Check Operation of the Camera

Install the Software

Viewer Software Overview

Chapter 3 Basic Settings

What Can I Do on each of the Settings Pages

Accessing the Settings Title Page

Settings Title Page

Setting up the Administrator Password and Ethernet Etc

Setting Camera Control, Image Size and Quality (Camera and Video)

Presetting Best Shot (Preset)

Setting up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server)

Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control)

Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)

Setting up Name Server Address and Mail Etc. (Miscellaneous)

Setting up the Administration Tools (Administration Tools)

Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools

Overview of VB Administration Tools

Starting up VB Administration Tools

Panorama Creation Tool

View Restriction Tool

Preset Setting Tool

Schedule Setting Tool

Log Viewer

Admin Viewer

Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution

Web Pages for Video Distribution

Viewer Overview

Viewing Sample Pages

Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos

Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos

Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only

Example of Video Distribution Using One Global Address

Distributing Still Images to a Mobile Phone

Chapter 6 Using the Picture Recording Function

Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule

Using Vbcollector

Chapter 7 Appendix

Troubleshooting

Log Messages

Specifications

System Configuration

Sample Network Configurations

Upgrading the Firmware Remotely

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Factory Default Setting

Index

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