Canon VB-C300 User Manual

Before using the product, be sure to read the Start Guide and this Operation Guide.NETWORK CAMERAOperation Guide

1-4Accessing the Settings Title PageTipYou can also click “Settings” from the VB Initial Setup Tool to display the top page ofthe camera, and then cli

1-5Detailed SettingsSettings Title PageFrom the Settings Title Page, you can move to each settings page, save setting parameters afterchanging, and re

1-6Setting Up the Administrator Password and Network (System and Network)▼ Root Account1 PasswordSet an administrator password. You can use up to 8 AS

1-7Detailed SettingsNote● Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subnet maskand default gateway address settings.● Pay muc

1-8Setting Image Size, Quality and Camera Control (Video and Camera)▼ Video Settings1 Video Capture SizeSelect the Video Capture Size for transmission

1-9Detailed Settings▼ Camera Settings1 Shutter SpeedSelect the shutter speed for the camera. NTSC: “Auto”, “1/60”, and “1/100”. PAL: “Auto”, “1/50”, a

1-10Setting Image Size, Quality and Camera Control (Video and Camera)3 Slow ShutterSelect the longest slow shutter speed used in the Auto Exposure mod

1-11Detailed Settings▼ Camera Name1 Camera NameThis setting is required. You can use up to 15 ASCII characters (including blank and printablecharacter

1-12Setting HTTP Server, Video Server, and Audio Server (Server)▼ HTTP Server1 HTTP PortEnter 80 or 1024 to 65535 (Integer).Normally use 80 (factory d

1-13Detailed Settings▼Audio Server1 Enable Audio TransmissionIf you check this option, you can send audio to NC Viewer, through a microphone with ampc

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

1-14Note● Be sure to use a microphone and speaker with amp (→dStart Guide P.3-6).● If you uncheck the Disable Echo Canceller box, audio quality or vol

1-15Detailed SettingsSetting User Access Privileges (Access Control)▼ Authorized User Account1 User ListOnly users registered in this list are permitt

1-16Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)▼ Current Camera Time1 Date and TimeDisplay the date and time currently set on the VB-C300.2 Time ZoneThe

1-17Detailed Settings▼ New Camera Time1 Synchronize with computer timeSynchronize the camera date and time with those of the PC currently accessing th

1-18Setting Up DNS and LED, etc. (Miscellaneous)▼ DNS1 Name Server Address 1 - 2Enter the name server address you want to register. If you are using o

1-19Detailed Settings▼ External Device Names1 External Input Device 1 - 2Device NameTo distinguish between the different external devices connected to

1-20Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools)▼ Display and Execution1 View Log EventsView the historical log events of the VB-C300’s opera

VBAdmin ToolsThis chapter describes how to use the VBAdmin Tools. Youcan create panoramas, set presets, view logs and use the NCViewer from the VBAdmi

2-2Starting the VBAdmin ToolsTo Launch the VBAdmin Tools1. Double-click the VB Admin Toolsdesktop icon or select “VBAdminTools” from the Start menu ba

2-3VBAdmin Tools3. A confirmation message isdisplayed.Click “OK”.TipYou cannot use the View Restriction Tool and Schedule Setting Tool with the VB-C30

iiiContentsIntroduction ... iiContents ...

2-4Panorama Creation ToolThis tool is used to create a panorama image displaying the full view of the area covered by the VB-C300. When using the NC V

2-5VBAdmin ToolsPanorama Creation Tool Display Screen1 Show Registered Panorama Image buttonDisplays panorama image registered in the VB-C300.2 Regist

2-6Capturing Panorama ImageTo Capture...1. Click “Capture” to start capturing.Change the AE lock position as required.Check the Indoor Dome Housing (

2-7VBAdmin ToolsRegistering/Deleting Panorama ImageTo “Resister” the Panorama Image ...Click “Resister Panorama Image”.The panorama image is registere

2-8ReconnectingReconnections are made when a connection with the VB-C300 has been cut.To Reconnect...Choose “Reconnect” from the File menu bar.Opening

2-9VBAdmin ToolsPreset Setting ToolThis tool enables easy visual setting of camera Preset and a home position. Presets are set byoperating the mouse w

2-10Preset Setting Tool Display ScreenYou can set up to 20 presets and home position while referring to a panorama preview in thePreset Setting Area o

2-11VBAdmin Tools7 ModelThe model of the camera connected is displayed.8 Camera ParametersUse “Pan” and “Tilt” to specify the central angle for the pa

2-12Setting PresetsTo set presets, enter the camera parameter values or use one of the following methods. Selectthe way which suits your environment o

2-13VBAdmin Tools Changing Settings from NC Viewer’s Camera AngleStart up the NC Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset.To Make Settings...1. Se

ivContentsChapter 3 NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherOverview of the NC Viewer...

2-14Note● The Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual image. After thepresets have been set, be sure to check in the NC Viewer that

2-15VBAdmin ToolsLog ViewerThis tool enables viewing of operation status logs of the VB-C300.Tip● The Log Viewer only displays logs and cannot delete

2-16Viewing LogsThe following information about logs is displayed:● CodeThe log codes are displayed here. See “Log Messages” (→ P.4-4) for the log cod

2-17VBAdmin Tools Conditionally Selecting and Viewing LogsLogs can be filtered according to log type, code, or date and time so that only the require

2-18NC ViewerThe NC Viewer is the viewer for the network camera VB-C300. The NC Viewer started from theVBAdmin Tools becomes the NC Viewer connected a

NC Viewer and ViewerSwitcherThis chapter explains how to use the NC Viewer as well as theViewer Switcher used to switch among Viewers.Chapter

3-2The NC Viewer is the viewer for the network camera VB-C300. The NC Viewer displays videofrom the VB-C300 and controls camera angle and zoom.Overvi

3-3NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherAdministrator and Authorized UserTwo types of users, Administrator and Authorized User can use the NC Viewer.Administr

3-4Starting the NC ViewerTo Launch the NC ViewerDouble-click the NC Viewer icon onthe desktop or select “NC Viewer”from the Start menu bar.Starting th

3-5NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherSpecify a camera or select a camera from the Camera List when you start the NC Viewer.You can switch from a connected

vHow to Read ManualsAbout User’s ManualsThe VB-C300 is provided with two documents; Start Guide and Operation Guide (this manual)stored on the supplie

3-6Connecting to Registered CameraTo connect to the camera ...Select a camera from the camera list box.In this box, cameras which were registered bych

3-7NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherNC Viewer’s Display ScreenThe NC Viewer’s display screen has the following buttons, boxes, etc.1 Pause/Resume buttonPa

3-8!1 Scroll bar for tiltUse this scroll bar to change the tilt angle (up/down) of the camera.!2 Scroll bar for zoomUse this scroll bar to change zoom

3-9NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherWhen you have camera control.Camera Control Status windowis shown in green.When you are disconnectedfrom the camera fo

3-10Controlling CameraWhen you have camera control, you can operate camera’s properties including angle, zoommagnification, backlight compensation.Cha

3-11NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherSpecifying the zoom magnification of the cameraTo change the zoom magnification ...You can operate one of the followi

3-12Controlling Camera by Clicking ScreenYou can click on the Viewer screen to change the camera’s pan, tilt, and zoom settings.Using a PresetYou can

3-13NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherPausing and Resuming VideoYou can pause and resume video playback.To pause/resume video ...1. To pause video, click “

3-14Setting Camera ControlYou can click on the button from the dialog to change the camera’s pan, tilt, and zoom settings.You can also set focus.To Ma

3-15NC Viewer and Viewer Switcher3 Zoom buttonLets you zoom in or zoom out. Zooms in or out when the button is held down and stopswhen it is released.

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3-16Receiving AudioYou can connect a microphone with amp to the camera and then receive audio from the camera.To Make Settings...1. Click “Audio” on t

3-17NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherSaving, Printing, and Copying Still imageSaving Still Image to FileTo save still image ...1.Click “Pause/Resume” when

3-183. Configure printing settings.Click “Setup” to change the printing settings.After printing the image, click “Pause/Resume”to display video.1 Prin

3-19NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherCamera Information● PanPan angle of the camera● TiltTilt angle of the camera● Zoom (viewing angle)Zoom (viewing angle

3-20Changing to Full-Screen ModeYou can display video at full-screen size.To change to full-screen ...1. Choose “Full Screen Mode” from theView menu b

3-21NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherToggling Toolbar DisplayTo toggle toolbar display ...Select “Toolbar Display” from theView menu bar to display or hid

3-222 Confirm when changing to full screen modeCheck this option to display the confirmation message before changing to the full screenmode.Adding and

3-23NC Viewer and Viewer Switcher2. Click “Add” from the Camera Listdialog.3. A Register Camera (Add) dialog boxto select a camera appears.Enter conne

3-24▼ To change or delete list contents:To make settings ...Choose “Camera List” from the Viewmenu bar.The Camera List dialog appears.Select a camera

3-25NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherThe following operation and setting are available only to Administrator.Setting White BalanceSelect from “Auto”, “Lig

Detailed SettingsThis chapter describes the detailed settings for the VB-C300such as network connection, camera control, date, time,access control, et

3-26Operating and Setting Camera as Administrator● Since the light source setting is based on representative characteristics of eachtype of lamp, corr

3-27NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherDisplaying External Device InputYou can display the external device input and save the logs.To Operate...1. Click “Ex

3-28Setting Administrator ControlYou can configure the exposure and Night mode settings.To Make Settings...1. Click “Control for Administrators” onthe

3-29NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherDay ModeColor images are displayed in the normal mode.Night modeThe infrared cut filter of the VB-C300 is disabled an

3-30To Make Settings...1. Click “Microphone” on the toolbar.2. The Microphone dialog appears.1 Microphone buttonClick this button to turn on the micro

3-31NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherSetup PropertiesConfiguring Connection SettingsYou can configure audio settings as well as automatic reconnection whe

3-32Setting Camera ControlIf you have connected to the camera as Administrator, you can control the pan, tilt and zoomoperations by clicking and holdi

3-33NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherSetting Video DisplayA message box can be displayed in the event of a change in external device input.To Make Setting

3-34If you are using other cameras (e.g., VB-C50i) with the VB-C300, you can switch the Viewer touse the cameras.To make settings ...1. Double-click t

3-35NC Viewer and Viewer SwitcherUsing Viewer SwitcherNote● The camera must be registered in the camera list (for the VB-C300) or camera sitelist (for

1-2What 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 varioussetting

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AppendixChapter

4-2TroubleshootingBefore you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a logmessage is displayed, refer to the log

4-3AppendixThe viewer is disconnected.● Check that the network or PC is working property.● Reboot the PC and reconnect to the camera.I forgot the pass

4-4The VB-C300 Log MessagesThe log messages are classified into the following five categories.Log Messages Camera Messages● A001 Camera start failur

4-5Appendix● A023 Contact input change detection (err)● A201 Registered panorama image failure (warning) Audio Server Messages● B001 Audio server sta

4-6Log Messages● B103 Client forcibly disconnected (notice)● B301 Transmission audio device error (err)● B401 Audio device initialization failed (crit

4-7AppendixLog Messages● H044 Password specification error (notice)Message %1: user %2: password mismatch: %3%1 Client host IP address%2 User Name%3 U

4-81. Start the Web browser and access theSettings Title Page.The VB-C300’s IP address, user name, andadministration password are required todisplay t

4-9AppendixInitializing the Camera from the Reset SwitchIf you have forgotten the IP address or Administrator password of the VB-C300, you cannot use

1-3Detailed SettingsAccessing the Settings Title PageConfigure various settings of the VB-C300 by accessing the Settings Pages of the camera from aWeb

4-10NoteDuring initializing,● The camera faces to the front and returns to the former position. If you are usingnetwork recording software (e.g., VK-6

4-11AppendixInitializing the Camera Head PositionTipThe Connection Setting dialog may appear.In this case, enter the user name “root” and the administ

4-12Item SettingItem Setting 1 Item setting 2 (m) (d) (y) (m) (d) (y)● Administrator ID root● Administrator password VB-C300● Sett

4-13AppendixIndexAAC adapter ... 4-2Access control ...

4-14IndexPanorama preview .... 2-10, 2-14Password ... 1-3, 1-15, 2-2, 3-5, 3-23, 4-3Preset

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