Canon VB-C300 User Manual

NETWORK CAMERAStart GuidePlease read these Start Guide and Operation Guide carefully before operation.Be sure to read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” se

xa IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions, the word“equipment” refers to the Canon NetworkCamera VB-C300 and all its accessories.1.

xiAdjust only those controls that are coveredby the operation instructions. Improperadjustment of other controls may result indamage and will often re

xiia Safe Use of Equipmenta CAUTION:● Use the PoE HUB or Midspan which is compliant with IEEE802.3af and has beenconfirmed for the interoperability wi

xiiiMaintenanceBe sure to turn the power off before doing maintenance (➝ P.2-5). Cleaning the Equipment1. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cl

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Before Using the VB-C300This chapter describes the features of the VB-C300, thehardware and software requirements, and the name andfunctions of the sy

1-2Features of the VB-C300The VB-C300 is a network camera integrating a camera and server functions into a compact formfactor.AF Zoom lens with horizo

1-3Before Using the VB-C300Upright Position and Ceiling MountThe VB-C300 can be mounted at the upright position or on the ceiling by simply changing s

1-4Operating System/ Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)/Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)Web Browser Windows XP (SP1a)/Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1)Windows XP (S

1-5Before Using the VB-C300Operating EnvironmentVBAdmin Tools Ver. 3.1 (→ d Operation Guide P.2-2)Use the VBAdmin Tools to create panoramas, set prese

iiIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C300 (hereafter referred to as the VB-C300).This User’s Manual describes how to set

1-6NoteNote on Windows Server 2003With Windows Server 2003, the default security level for the Internet or intranet sites inInternet Explorer is “High

1-7Before Using the VB-C300System Components and Their OperationExternal Device I/O Terminals (→ P.3-4)Video output terminal (For maintenance)100/10

1-8System Components and Their OperationBottomOn the bottom of the VB-C300 there are the MAC address required for network settings, a Resetswitch that

1-9Before Using the VB-C300Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional)The Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (optional) is a dome housing dedicated

1-10Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 V1.3 (Optional)VK-64/VK-16 is a software program to view and record video images distributed from the networkca

Installing the CameraThis chapter explains how to install the camera.First, connect the camera to the network, and perform theinitial setting.Next, in

2-2Setup WorkflowThe flow for setting up the camera and view the camera video involves; connecting the camerawith the PC over the network via a HUB an

2-3Installing the CameraSetup WorkflowNext, use the NC Viewer to view the cameravideo (→ P.2-12).3Set Up the CameraMount the camera.Install the camera

2-4Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial SettingConnect the Camera to the Network and Turn the Power Supply OnFirst, connect the c

2-5Installing the CameraConnect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial SettingNote● Please ask our sales person for PoE HUB and Midspan.● R

iiiIntroductionRequest concerning disclosure of videos and audioWith respect to the disclosure of videos and audio, we request that sufficient conside

2-6Connect the Camera to the Network and Perform the Initial SettingThe network connection is now complete. When using external power supplyWhen usin

2-7Installing the CameraInstallation Example1. Insert the supplied Setup CD-ROM into your PC, and double-click“VBSetup.exe” from Explorer to start the

2-82. The VB Initial Setup Tool automaticallydetects the camera connected to thenetwork, and displays its MAC address,IP address, and model name.The f

2-9Installing the Camera4. A setup progress window appears andyour settings will be saved.Note● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environm

2-101. Click to select the MAC address youwant to check connection of and thenclick “Settings”.2. Your Web browser starts up and thetop page of the ca

2-11Installing the CameraInstalling the Software and View the Camera VideoInstall Necessary Software1. Insert the supplied Setup CD-ROM into the CD-RO

2-12The following steps is just for viewing the camera video using the NC Viewer. For the detailedexplanation on how to use the NC Viewer, see the Ope

2-13Installing the Camera4. A dialog box to connect the cameraappears.Enter the IP address specified in the initialsetting in the Host Name field, “ro

2-14Set Up the Camera Before Setting Up the CameraBe sure to define the IP address (→ P.2-7) before installing the camera.Follow the steps below to m

2-15Installing the Camera1. Mount the camera to the Ceiling Bracket with the supplied four screws.2. Use the supplied Template to determine the mounti

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2-164. Secure the Safety Wire.Secure the Safety Wire to an anchor or structure.After securing it, attach and fix it to the camera with a screw supplie

2-17Installing the Camera7. Attach the Ceiling Mount Cover to the camera.Align the mark (o) on the Ceiling Mount Cover with the LED of the camera, and

2-18Mounting the Camera at a Flat LocationWhen Mounting the Camera at Upright PositionNote● Observe the precautions in “Before Setting Up the Camera”

2-19Installing the CameraWhen Mounting the Camera on the Ceiling with the Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional)Follow the steps below to mount the ca

2-202. Determine the mounting position of the camera.Aligning with the camera orientation, determine the hole locations for the Backside CeilingBracke

2-21Installing the Camera5. Secure the Safety Wire.Secure the Safety Wire to an anchor or structure.After securing it, attach and fix it to the camera

2-228. Mount the dome.Align the mark (o) on the dome with the mark (I) of the In-Ceiling Bracket, and rotate the domecounterclockwise to the mark (I)

AppendixThis appendix shows the external dimensions, specifications,and external device I/O terminals of the VB-C300.Chapter

3-2External DimensionsVB-C300Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (Optional)131.8mm (5.19inch)180mm (7.09inch)139.4mm (5.49inch)(circumscribed diameter)

3-3AppendixSpecificationsVideo signal NTSC/PAL compliantImage Sensor 1/4 - inch CCD (primary color filter)Number of pixels Effective: 310,000Scanning

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3-4External Device I/O TerminalsThe camera has two input and one output terminals for the external devices. External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2

3-5AppendixLoads connected to the output terminals should be within the following ratings:Rating across the output terminals: Up to 50 VDCContinuous l

3-6Audio I/O TerminalsYou can connect a microphone and speaker with amp to the camera and then send and receiveaudio via the NC Viewer. ø3.5 monaural

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viPackage ContentsThe VB-C300 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contactthe retailer from which you purcha

viiThis manualexplains the safetyprecautions,operating environ-ment, configurationand options,initialization,software installa-tion, mounting, andspec

viiia Safe Use of EquipmentaAn exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence ofimportant operating and maintenan

ixa Safe Use of EquipmentFCC NOTICENetwork Camera, Model Name: VB-C300NA, VB-C300PAThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su