Features Of The Vb-C50Fsi/Vb-C50Fi - Canon VB-C50FSi User Manual

Features of the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi

The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi 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-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi and viewer software. Please
use the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi and
controlling cameras
Broadband Video Distribution function
The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps (NTSC)/25 fps (PAL).
Motion-JPEG type is used to compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between
Ethernet 100Base-TX/10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can also be used through
a router. Since video quality and the frame rate can be freely set, videos can be distributed under
conditions that best suit the network bandwidth.
* Please refer to P.1-10 to confirm whether your VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi is PAL model or NTSC model.
Concurrent video is distributed up to 50 clients
Up to 50 clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
High-performance 26x zoom camera and video distribution server functions
housed in a single unit
The camera capable of full zoom function (high-performance 26x zoom) and its server functions
for distributing videos through a network are compactly housed in a single unit. By simply connecting
a LAN cable and a power supply, the unit can distribute live videos from any location* where it is
installed.
* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions (→ P.xiii, xiv).
Can be mounted on ceilings, etc.
The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi can be installed on the ceiling or a wall using a mounting arm*.
* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions (→ P.xiii, xiv).
Built-in PoE (Power over Ethernet) function (VB-C50FSi)
By using an IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE hub or midspan, power can be supplied to the VB-
C50FSi via a LAN cable. This simplifies the installation process since there is no need to fit power
outlets at each camera location.
* Use only approved PoE hubs or midspans. (→ P.2-6)
* The LAN cable used to connect the VB-C50FSi to a PoE hub or midspan should be no more than 100
meters long.
Remote camera control from the viewer
The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi comes with two types of viewer software: the Viewer for PC and the
Viewer for Java. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera zoom magnification of the
VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi, allowing you to view videos with plenty of ambiance.
Shade Correction function
If the background of an image is bright, making the subject difficult to see, you can adjust the
contrast of the darker areas to make it easier to see. Unlike backlight compensation, the shade
correction feature allows image processing without adversely affecting the existing lighter regions.
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(→ P.1-4, 2-14)