Canon VB150 User Manual

1234VB150IntroductionBefore Using the VB150Setting Up the VB150Detail SettingsAppendixVB Administration ToolsNETWORK CAMERA SERVERUser’s ManualPlease

In these safety instructions, the word“equipment” refers to the Canon NetworkCamera Server VB150 and all itsaccessories.1. Read Instructions - All the

Controlling NU-700NU-700-specific features can be used.Click the “Camera-specific features” button on thetoolbars.1To Make Settings...“Manual Exposure

VB Administration Tools4Admin ViewerSettings When Quitting the Admin ViewerYou can set the exposure and focus settings to reset to the initial setting

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TroubleshootingBefore you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log message isdisplayed, refer to the Log Me

AppendixcNote● If you have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. The ReadMe file maycontain important information not included in this manual. Be sure

AC AdapterModelInputOutputPolaritySizeWeightPA- V16100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz13 V DC, 1.8 AExterior (-), interior (+)58 × 118 × 25 mm (2 9/32 x 4 21/32 x

Appendix74LVC14+3.3V0.1µF10kΩ 10kΩ10kΩInternal controllerInput terminals In1, In2Output terminals Out1, Out2+-External Device I/O TerminalsExternal De

Viewer Software FunctionsViewer for Java Viewer for PC Viewer software types and functions Video from the VB150 can be displayed by a Web browser th

AppendixCall 123-4567192.168.101.2 is set.VB150Modem cardInsert modem card.Viewer PCModemPPP local : 192.168.101.1PPP remote : 192.168.101.2Public swi

Introductionfig-1EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA LEAD IN WIREANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING

This example shows the VB150 connected to a LAN and a dial up environment. Video can beseen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB150, view

AppendixWireless LAN access pointInsert a wireless LAN CardViewer PCVB150ServersProvide the appropriate server as required:● HTTP (WWW)● SMTP (mail)●

When a new version of the firmware is released, the firmware can be upgraded remotely. Toupgrade remotely, use the “vb150rfu.exe” program on the CD-RO

AppendixcNote● Be sure to make a note of the current settings before you restore thefactory default settings using the Restore button (→ P.114, 115).●

231On-board flash memoryFlash memory cardDevice File system (accessed by an ftp client)ftp://IP address/htdocsftp://IP address/card/htdocshttp://IP ad

AppendixFactory Default SettingItem Setting●Administrator ID root●Administrator password VB150●Settings page path admin●Device name None●Date and time

115Item Setting●Preset●View restrictionsUpper/Lower valueLeft/Right valueTelephoto/WideNoneNone/NoneNone/NoneNone/None●Access Control None●Picture rec

AppendixIndex116<A>Access control ... 53Account ... 37, 40, 53, 65Ad-Hoc

117<K>Keep-alive time ... 57<L>LAN ... 17, 30, 38, 39, 105, 107, 108,109, 110LiveApplet

AppendixIndex118<U>URL for settings ... 65<V>VB Administration Tools ... 42, 47, 61, 63, 65VBAdmin S

- The equipment emits any smoke,heat, abnormal noise, or unusualodor. -A metal object falls into theequipment. - The equipment is damaged in someway.

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IntroductionCleaning the Equipment1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet.2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moiste

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Chapter 1Before Using the VB150This chapter contains information that you should read beforeusing the VB150. It also describes the features of the VB1

Features of the VB150The VB150 is a system that distributes live video via the Internet or an intranet. It can be used in a widevariety of application

Before Using the VB1501 Panorama picture creation function and various settings *The camera’s entire recordable area can be created as a panorama pict

System OverviewThe system is made up of the VB150 and viewer software. The viewer software can display videosdistributed from the VB150 on the viewer

Before Using the VB1501ETHERNETINTERNETVK-64 screenViewer Software for Monitoring (Sold separately)Network Video Recorder VK-64Records images from mul

IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 (referred to hereafter as theVB150).This manual describes how to set up and

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/ Windows XP (SP1a or later)Netscape 7.1 or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)Operating SystemWeb Bro

Before Using the VB1501VBCollector Ver. 2.0 (→ dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.13)Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/Windows XP SP1aMicrosoft Internet Expl

21Canon Communication CameraVC-C4ReTip● The wide-angle converter WL-37 is sold separately for the VC-C50i/VC-C4.● While cameras other than those shown

Before Using the VB150122Compatible PC Cards (Sold separately)Use an operation-confirmed PC card (flash memory, wireless LAN and modem card). Details

Slot-APowerVB 150Slot-B 100 Tx/Lnk Col/RxPower LED Powered on lit green System fault lit orange (→ e Tip)Slot-A LED (Shows the operation statu

Before Using the VB1501Dc In 13VIn Out100/10BTCC1RS232CVideo InEthernetCC2 V1 V2 V3 V4Slot-ASlot-B12 21A B A BPower connection socketExternal

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Chapter 2Setting Up the VB150This chapter describes how to connect up the equipment in thesystem, how to specify the basic system settings and how to

Setup WorkflowThe procedure for setting up the VB150 and checking the video image begins with connecting the camerato the VB150, connecting the VB150

Setting Up the VB1502Checking operation3Access the VB150 from a Web browser.Display the video from the top page of thecamera server and check that vid

Introduction2* The cable length may differ depending on thecountry in which the product was purchased.1. VB150 main unitChecking the Package Contents2

1. Connecting the cameraDc In 13VIn Out100/10BTCC1RS232CVideo InEthernetCC2 V1 V2 V3 V4Slot-ASlot-B12 21A B A BVideo cable (RCA)RS-232C cableR

Setting Up the VB1502302. Initializing the VB15012Dc In 13VInOut100/10BTCC1RS232CVideo InEthernetCC2V1V2V3V4Slot-ASlot-B1221A B A BLAN cableHU

3134The VB150s connected to the network areautomatically detected and their MACaddress, the currently set IP address andthe model name are displayed.

Setting Up the VB1502325A setup progress window appears and yoursettings will be saved. To setup more thanone VB150, repeat steps 3 through 5.cNote● S

333. Checking operationWhen you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB150 works properly. Use the VB150 top pageto simplify checking.12Se

Chapter 3Detail SettingsThis chapter describes the method for specifying detailed settings.The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provide

12Detail SettingsAccessing the Settings Title PageUse the browser to accesshttp://"IP address"/"path".Use the IP address specified

Detail Settings3“Japanese” buttonClick this button to display the settings page in Japanese. The button then changes to “English” and switches the dis

Administration Account“Administrator ID”Sets the ID used by the administrator. Up to 15 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, u

Detail Settings3Detail Settings38Ethernet“Use Ethernet”Tick this check box to use Ethernet.“Address Setting Method”In “Address Setting Method”, select

3IntroductionaSafe Use of Equipment1 a Important Warnings ... 72 a Important Operational Instructions ..

Wireless LAN“Use Wireless LAN”Tick this check box to use a wireless LAN.“Network Mode”Select Ad-Hoc, “802.11 Ad-Hoc” or Infrastructure mode.“Channel”I

Detail Settings3Detail SettingscNote● If you are using PPP, take care when entering the phone number. Also, whenPrimarily Call(PPP) is selected, the V

Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.PPPoE“Use

Detail Settings3Common Settings“Main Camera”Sets the camera selected when the VB150 starts up.“Video Signal”Select NTSC or PAL. The default setting is

“Camera Control Port”Select the camera control connector (→ P. 24) to which the camera is connected. Select “Not controlled” for cameras that are not

Detail Settings344cNotesCascade connections for the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4RThe cascade function of the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4R can be used

VC-C50iVC-C50iR Controllable Range and Video Capture Range for Each Camera0°+-+-Extent of pan controlMaximum horizontal extent of the video capture ra

Detail Settings3● The pan and tilt range changes with the zoom ratio (field of view angle).●If the visible range is restricted, the zooming range may

Common Setting “Restrict Camera Control to Presets”Camera control by using the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java can be restricted to the preset a

Detail Settings3Picture Recording Common Settings “Max Picture size”Sets an upper limit for the picture size. If the picture data size exceeds this va

Introduction4Miscellaneous Settings Page ... 57Administration Tools Settings Page ... 59Chap

Specifying parameters in Picture Mail messagesBy using a percentage symbol (%), the parameters listed below can be included in the body of aPicture Ma

Detail Settings3Picture Recording and output : triggered by external deviceUse this setting to operate the picture recording function when recording

ONOFF ONOFFONVC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8OFF ON OFFVC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8VC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2

Detail Settings3Picture Recording and Output: by ScheduleUse this setting to operate the picture recording function based on a schedule set beforehand

Authorized User Account“Authorized User List”Only users registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB150. Up to 50 users can be registere

Detail Settings3Detail SettingsAuthorized/Restricted Host List DescriptionsThe Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications

Example 4: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range while permitting accessfrom one host within that range172.20.0.10!172.20.0.0-172.20.

Detail Settings3Detail SettingsWebView Livescope“Video Transmission Port”Sets the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value b

HTTP Server“HTTP Port”Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is No. 80.“Maximum Keep-alive Time

Detail Settings3Detail Settings58Log“Syslog Server Host”Sets the Syslog server.“Maximum Log File Number”Sets the maximum number of log files saved as

5Contents of the PDF on the CD-ROMViewer Software User’s Manual (VIEWER-E.pdf)IntroductionWebView Livescope Overview ...

Detail SettingsOn-board File System InformationThe On-board File System displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space + free space) in

Chapter 4VB Administration ToolsThis chapter describes how to use the VB Administrator Tools inorder to create panoramas, set view restrictions, make

VBAdmin Startup Panel (→ P.65)This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools.The tools are started up from this panel.Install VB Administration Too

VB Administration Tools4View Restriction Tool (→ P.72)This tool makes it easy to adjust view restrictions.Restrictions can be set by operating the mou

Installing VB Administration ToolscNoteWhen using the VB Administration Tools, it is recommended that you haveMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1a) o

VB Administration Tools4Click Finish to complete the installation.5cNoteVB Administration Tools cannot be installed or operate normally in machineswhe

Host Name (→ P.38)Specify the IP address or host name of the VB150. Administrator Account (→ P.37)Enter the administrator account that has been set

VB Administration Tools4If the connection is disconnected after the VB AdminStartup Panel has started up, choose Connect fromthe File menu. The Server

VC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8VB 150Panorama Creation ToolThe Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures of the

VB Administration Tools4Panorama Creation Tool Display ScreenAn overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts

IntroductionHow to Read This Manual1234VB150IntroductionBefore Using the VB150Setting Up the VB150Detail SettingsAppendixVB Administration ToolsUser’s

Capturing Panorama PicturescNoteThe entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB150is accessed from the viewer and pictures a

VB Administration Tools4When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory,click OK.Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lockposition or bac

Displaying Connection InformationConnection information during connection with the VB150 can be displayed.ReconnectingReconnections are made when a co

VB Administration Tools4VC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8VB 150View Restriction ToolThe View Restriction Tool is used to set view restrictio

View Restriction Tool Display ScreenAn overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up isshown below.1234Load

VB Administration Tools4View Restriction Tool67Apply the view restrictionView restriction settings are applied when this item is selected.View Restric

To Make Settings...From the Camera Selection box, select the camerato be set, and select “Apply the view restriction.”Click the Admin Viewer button to

VB Administration Tools4View Restriction Tool3Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to besure the values were sent correctly. Then when theSav

VC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8VB 150Preset Setting ToolThe Preset Setting Tool is an easy way to set the preset functions of the VB150. S

VB Administration Tools4Preset Setting Tool Display ScreenAn overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Preset Setting Tool starts up is

a Safe Use of EquipmentAn exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operatingand maintenance (s

789Preset NameA name can be assigned to the preset. If you selected “Home” in the Preset Selection box,this setting will be grayed out (setting not po

VB Administration Tools4Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to besure the values were applied correctly. Then whenthe Save Settings button i

eTip● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame(yellow) does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue).●

VB Administration Tools482VC-C4COMMUNICATION CAMERAf:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8VB 150aCaution[Notes on Using This Function]The Motion Detection Function is not

83Motion Detection Setting Tool Display ScreenAn overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Motion Detection Setting Tool startsup is sho

VB Administration Tools4Motion Detection Setting Tool84Action Settings buttonClicking this button opens the “Actions when motion is detected” dialog b

85Specifying the Motion Detection Function SettingsUse the following procedure to specify the Motion Detection Function settings:(1) Choose whether mo

VB Administration Tools486In this procedure, you display the location where you want to detect motions by selecting a preset,and then set the detectio

Setting the motion detection parametersThese settings determine how great the variation must be, how large the changed area must beas a proportion of

VB Administration Tools4Setting the Action PerformedThis step specifies the actions taken when motion is detected.88Motion Detection Setting Tool Set

IntroductionFCC NOTICENetwork Camera Server VB150 (D78-0147)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following t

89Displaying Motion Detection Status of the ServerThe Motion Detection Setting Tool is a PC-based simulation of the motion detection module onthe VB15

VB Administration Tools490Saving Settings to the VB150The specified settings function initially by being saved to the VB150.Setting the Frame RateYou

Log ViewerThe VB150 includes a feature that writes operating status to a log file and saves it. Log Viewer simplifiesthe reading of log files and prov

VB Administration Tools4The following content is displayed in the log.●CodeThe log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages on the

The Filter dialog box appears. Set the followingselection criteria and click OK to display only thelogs that match those criteria. If no change isrequ

VB Administration Tools4Admin ViewerAdmin Viewer is a viewer containing functions for managing the VB150. Compared to the Viewer for PCand Viewer for

Operating External DevicesSetting notification of changes in external device input statusA message box can be displayed in the event of a change in ex

VB Administration Tools4Enabling/Disabling View RestrictionsView restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera.To Enable or Disa

Operating a CameraAdvanced Camera ControlIn the dialog box, you can set the focus and speed, and control the pan, tilt and zoom by pressingthe respect

VB Administration Tools4Clicking the screen to control the cameraYou can control the pan, tilt and zoom operations by clicking and holding the mouse i