Canon VB150 User Manual

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VB150

Introduction

Before Using the VB150

Setting Up the VB150

Detail Settings

Appendix

VB Administration Tools

NETWORK CAMERA SERVER

User’s Manual

Please read this user’s manual carefully before operation.
Be sure to read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment.
Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 (referred to hereafter as the
VB150).
This manual describes how to set up and use the VB150. Read this manual carefully before using
the VB150 to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the “aSafe Use of
Equipment” in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM Readme file.

Exclusion of Liability

If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts no
responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of
recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss.

Copyright Information

Video or still pictures recorded using your VB150 cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright
laws or without the consent of the owner, unless intended for personal use only.

Notes

1. The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.

2. The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you find any
oversights, please let us know.

4. Notwithstanding above, Canon accepts no liability for any results arising from the operation of
this product.

Trademark Notices

● Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.

● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and other countries.

● Windows is legally recognized as Microsoft Windows Operating System.

● Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,

Inc. in the United States and other countries.

● Other brand or product names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Request concerning disclosure of live videos

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 cannot

make special specifications.

- When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we install the camera only after

receiving approval from the administrator.
Please note that the operator of the camera site and not Canon has full responsibility regarding the
disclosure of live videos.

© Copyright 2004 CANON INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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The VB150 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact
the retailer from which you purchased the product.

1. VB150 main unit

3. AC cable 1 meter (

* The cable length may differ depending on the

country in which the product was purchased.

3 ft. 3/32 in.) 4. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-miniDIN)

5. CD-ROM

2. AC Adapter PA-V16

● Used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R
3 meters (9 ft. 10

* When using the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR, please purchase

a separate cable.

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6. User’s Manual (This document)

Introduction

CD-ROM contents
Readme (Notes of caution, etc.,
not in the main manual)
VBSetup.exe (VB Initial Setup Tool)
MonSetup.exe (Viewer for PC installer)
AdmSetup.exe (VB Administration Tools installer)
CltSetup.exe (VBCollector installer)

7. Warranty Card

vb150rfu.exe (Firmware upgrade tool)
VB150-E.pdf (This manual in PDF)
APEX-E.pdf (Picture Recording User’s Guide in PDF)
HPEX-E.pdf (Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video
Distribution in PDF)
VIEWER-E.pdf (Viewer software users manual)
Vbfiles (complete built-in file system)

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Contents

Introduction

aSafe Use of Equipment

1 a Important Warnings ................................................. 7

2 a Important Operational Instructions .......................... 7

3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 9

4 Maintenance ............................................................... 12

Chapter 1 Before Using the VB150

Features of the VB150 .......................................... 15

System Overview ..................................................17

Operating Environment........................................ 19

Viewer Software ......................................................... 19

VB Initial Setup Tool ................................................... 19

VB Administration Tools .............................................. 19

VBCollector ................................................................. 20

Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring use

(Sold separately) .................................................. 20

Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately)

Compatible Cameras (Sold separately) ..................... 21

Compatible Networks ................................................. 22

Compatible PC Cards (Sold separately) .................... 22

Compatible Cables (Sold separately) ........................ 22

System Components and Their Operation......... 23

... 21

Chapter 2 Setting Up the VB150

Setup Workflow ..................................................... 27

1. Connecting the camera ....................................29

2. Initializing the VB150 ........................................ 30

3. Checking operation ..........................................33

Chapter 3 Detail Settings

Detail Settings ....................................................... 35

Accessing the Settings Title Page.............................. 35

Settings Title Page ..................................................... 36

System Settings Page ................................................ 37

Network Settings Page ............................................... 38

Camera and Video Settings Page .............................. 42

Preset Settings Page .................................................. 47

Picture Recording and External Device

I/O Settings Page ................................................. 48

Access Control Settings Page.................................... 53

WebView Livescope Settings Page ........................... 56

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Miscellaneous Settings Page ..................................... 57

Administration Tools Settings Page ........................... 59

Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools

Overview of VB Administration Tools ................. 61

Installing VB Administration Tools...................... 63

Starting Up VB Administration Tools .................. 65

Panorama Creation Tool ....................................... 67

Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen ................... 68

Capturing Panorama Pictures .................................... 69

Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures ....................... 70

Reconnecting .............................................................. 71

Opening/Saving Pictures ............................................ 71

Displaying Connection Information ............................ 71

View Restriction Tool ............................................ 72

View Restriction Tool Display Screen ........................ 73

Setting View Restrictions............................................ 75

Preset Setting Tool................................................ 77

Preset Setting Tool Display Screen ............................ 78

Setting Presets ........................................................... 80

Motion Detection Setting Tool ............................. 82

Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen ........... 83

Specifying the Motion Detection Function Settings ... 85

Setting the Frame Rate .............................................. 90

Log Viewer ............................................................. 91

Downloading Log Files ............................................... 91

Viewing the Log .......................................................... 91

Admin Viewer ........................................................ 94

Starting Up Admin Viewer .......................................... 94

Operating External Devices ....................................... 95

Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions......................... 96

Operating a Camera ................................................... 97

Introduction

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..................................................103

Specifications ..................................................... 105

System Configuration ........................................ 107

Sample Network Configurations .......................108

Upgrading the Firmware Remotely ................... 111

Restoring the Factory Default Settings ...............

Using a PC Card.................................................. 113

Factory Default Setting ...................................... 114

Index..................................................................... 116

External Device I/O Terminals .................................. 106

Sample LAN Environment Configuration ................. 108

Sample Dialup Environment Configuration .............. 108

Sample LAN plus Dialup Environment Configuration ...

Sample Internet Environment Configuration ............ 109

Sample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration .. 110

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Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards .............. 113

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Contents of the PDF on the CD-ROM

Viewer Software User’s Manual (VIEWER-E.pdf)

Introduction

WebView Livescope Overview ..................................... 5

Viewer Overview ........................................................... 6

Operating Environment ................................................ 8

Viewer for Java

Preparations for Using the Viewer for Java ............... 10

Starting Up the Viewer for Java ................................. 15

Using the Viewer for Java .......................................... 16

Viewer for PC

Preparations for Using the Viewer for PC .................. 26

Starting Up the Viewer for PC .................................... 29

Connecting to the Camera Server.............................. 30

Using the Viewer for PC ............................................. 32

Viewer for PC Settings

Viewer for PC Settings ............................................... 44

Registering and Changing the Server ........................ 47

Appendix

Error Messages .......................................................... 54

Index ........................................................................... 57

Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution (HPEX-E.pdf)

Web Pages for Video Distribution ......................... 1

Viewer Overview ..................................................... 2

Viewing Sample Pages........................................... 3

Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos ... 4

Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos .... 17

Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only ........ 20

Example of Video Distribution Using One

Global Address ................................................22

Log Messages .......................................................23

Picture Recording User’s Guide (APEX-E.pdf)

Using the Still Picture Recording Function

Linked to an External Device ........................... 1

Using the Still Picture Recording Function

with a Predetermined Schedule .......................3

Using the Motion Detection Function

with a Predetermined Schedule .......................5

Viewing and Distributing Recorded Pictures ...... 8

Using VBCollector ................................................ 13

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How to Read This Manual

For information about
setting up the VB150

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the VB150.

User’s Manual

(This document)

For information about
creating a web page
for video distribution

This guide describes how
to create a dedicated Web
page for distributing live

Guide to

Creating Web

Pages for Video

Distribution

(HPEX-E.pdf)

video using the VB150.
Sections where the user
should refer to this manual
are indicated by the d
icon accompanied by the
relevant page number.

For information about
picture recording

This guide describes a
couple of specific examples
of the picture recording

Picture

Recording
User’s Guide
(APEX-E.pdf)

function using the VB150. A
list of the log messages is
also contained in this guide.
Sections where the user
should refer to this manual
are indicated by the d icon
accompanied by the relevant
page number.

For information about
using the Viewer

This manual describes how
to use the Viewer for Java
and the Viewer for PC.

Viewer Software

User’s Manual

(VIEWER-E.pdf)

Sections where the user
should refer to this manual
are indicated by the d
icon accompanied by the
relevant page number.

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a Safe Use of Equipment

An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment.

a Important Warnings

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a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 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
equipment. 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.

Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No. VB150
Serial No.
MAC Address

a Important Operational Instructions

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a WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

a CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FDA regulation

This network camera server has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a
system with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore,
please consult your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.

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FCC NOTICE

Network Camera Server VB150 (D78-0147)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. 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. [phone]

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IC NOTICE

This product does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment
standard entitled ‘Digital Apparatus’, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

NOTIFICATION IC

Cet appareil numériquw respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norma
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictées par
I’lndustrie Canada.

Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts- und
Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.

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In these safety instructions, the word
“equipment” refers to the Canon Network
Camera Server VB150 and all its
accessories.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the equipment is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and
operating instruction should be retained
for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the
equipment and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from
the wall outlet before cleaning.

Wipe the equipment with a clean soft
cloth. If necessary, put a cloth in diluted
neutral detergent and wring it well before
wiping the equipment with it. Finally,
clean the equipment with a clean dry
cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner or
other volatile liquids or pesticides as
they may damage the product’s finish.
When using chemically-treated cleaning
cloths, observe those precautions
accordingly.

6. Accessories - Do not use accessories
not recommended in this manual as
they may be hazardous. Always use
specified connection cables. Connect
devices correctly.

7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric
shock - Do not use the equipment near
water or in rainy/moist situations. Do not
put a heater near this equipment.

8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The equipment may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. An
equipment and cart
combination should
be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
equipment and cart combination to
overturn.

9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC
adapter should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your equipment dealer or local
power company.

10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter
is equipped with a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords
should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the equipment.

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an
outside antenna is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No.70-1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna antenna discharge unit,
connection to
and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See figure 1.

grounding electrodes,

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE

GROUNDING
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC
SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)

GROUNDING CLAMPS

13. Lightning - For added protection of this
equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, disconnect it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to
the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.

14. Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading - Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push
objects of any kind into this equipment
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Be careful not to spill
liquid of any kind onto the equipment.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service
this equipment yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.

18.

Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect
this equipment from the wall outlet and
all power sources including batteries, and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug

is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

objects have fallen into, the
equipment.

c. If the equipment has been exposed

to rain or water.

d. If the equipment does not operate

normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the equipment
to its normal operation.

e. If the equipment has been dropped

or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the equipment exhibits a

distinct change in performance. This
indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
that are specified by Canon or that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.

20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this equipment, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the equipment
is in safe operating order.

21. Do not install the equipment in the
following locations as this can cause a
fire or electric shock:

- Hot locations

- Close to a fire

- Very humid or dusty locations

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight

- Locations exposed to salt spray

- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,

thinners, etc.)

22. When any of the following occurs,
immediately unplug the PA-V16 AC
adapter from the main power supply to
turn off the equipment and contact your
nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue
to use the equipment as this can cause
a fire or electric shock.

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- The equipment emits any smoke,
heat, abnormal noise, or unusual
odor.

-A metal object falls into the
equipment.

- The equipment is damaged in some
way.

23. Please observe the following when
using the equipment. Failure to do so
can result in a fire or electric shock.

- Do not use flammable sprays near

the equipment.

- Do not subject the equipment to

strong impacts.

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Maintenance

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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.

WARNING

Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock.

3. Wipe with a dry cloth.

4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.

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Icons Used in This User’s Manual

Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that

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are prohibited during an operation. These notes must be read to

Note

prevent possible faults or damage to the equipment.
Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation.

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Users are advised to read these memos.

Tip

Refer to the PDF manual on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Chapter

1

Before Using the VB150

This chapter contains information that you should read before

using the VB150. It also describes the features of the VB150, the

system overview, the operating environment, and the name and

functions of the system components.

Features of the VB150

The VB150 is a system that distributes live video via the Internet or an intranet. It can be used in a wide
variety of applications such as distributing live video from a Web site or monitoring.

■WebView Livescope built in

The VB150 comes with Canon’s own WebView Livescope network video distribution system built
in.

■Broadband video distribution function

Video can be captured at a maximum of 30 fps. Motion-JPEG is used to compress the video
images. The network auto negotiates between Ethernet 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps. Also, a wireless
LAN card can be used for IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11 Mbps communication. If a PC card modem
is used, the public switched telephone network can also be used. Since video quality (1-99) and
the frame rate (0.1-30 fps) can be freely set, video can be distributed under conditions that best
suit the network bandwidth.

■Simultaneous video reception by up to 50 clients

Up to 50 clients can view video simultaneously with a single VB150 unit.

■Remote camera control from the viewer *

Two types of viewer software are provided: Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java. These viewers
can be used to freely control the angle (pan and tilt) and the zoom magnification of cameras

installed in a remote location, enabling viewing videos with plenty of ambiance.

■Compatible with the Communication Cameras
VC-C50i/VC-C50iR (new function of firmware Ver. 1.1)

In addition to being compatible with the previous VC-C4/VC-C4R and NU-700, it
is now also compatible with the new VC-C50i/VC-C50iR.

■Control for up to 4 cameras

Up to 4 video cameras can be connected to the VB150, and videos that you view can be switched
from the viewer. If the Communication Cameras VC-C50i/VC-C50iR and VC-C4/VC-C4R are used,
all four cameras can be controlled (using the cascade function of the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR and the
VC-C4/VC-C4R).

■Compatible with wireless LANs

A wireless LAN card can be used to connect the VB150 to a network.

■Compatible with various networks (new function of firmware Ver. 1.1)

In addition to operating the VB150 with previous fixed IP addresses, it is now also compatible with
PPPoE, and when an ADSL circuit is used, the VB150 can be operated by connecting to the
ADSL modem and bypassing the router.

■Motion-detection based picture recording

The VB150 can detect image changes caused by moving people or objects, perform external
device output and record pictures.

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■Panorama picture creation function and various settings *

The camera’s entire recordable area can be created as a panorama picture and saved. The saved
picture can then be used to easily and visually set view restrictions and presets.

■Camera position preset function *

When presets such as camera angles (direction in which camera is aimed or zoom position) are
stored in advance, the camera can be controlled by simply selecting the desired preset from the
viewer. Up to 8 sets of presets can be stored.

■View restriction function *

Restrictions can be applied to zoom magnifications and angle settings to prevent clients from
seeing certain camera angles. When using the VB150 to operate a fixed point camera over the
Internet, for example, it is possible to consider privacy when distributing videos (→ P.1, “Request
Concerning the Disclosure of Live Pictures”).

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■Built-in Web server and FTP server

The VB150 has a built-in Web server. If Web page data is written onto a flash memory card (sold
separately), the VB150 will be able to distribute Web pages and videos over the Web. Since the
VB150 also has a built-in FTP server, Web page data can be sent from a remote location as a file
(FTP).

■Easy setting and administration

Since the VB150 provides settings pages that utilize the Web, you can use a PC and Web
browser to make settings and perform administrative tasks remotely without going to the location
where the VB150 is installed. The VB Administration Tools can be used to create panorama
pictures, view logs, and to specify preset, view restriction, and motion detection settings.

■Plenty of expandability

The VB150 includes 2 card slots, allowing a modem, wireless LAN or flash memory card to be
added to suit various applications.

■Log function

The Log function lets you save log information such as errors and access conditions in a file
and send it to specific email addresses.

■Strengthened security function

Passwords can be used to restrict destinations where videos are sent. (Up to 50 clients can be
registered).

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■Picture recording via link with external device or schedule

Still pictures can be recorded based on ON/OFF events from an external device or schedules set
in advance. Up to 30,000 still pictures can be recorded. Moreover, if VBCollector is used, still
pictures recorded by the VB150 can be automatically collected by a PC and viewed.

* Only available when VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700 is connected to the VB150.

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System Overview

The system is made up of the VB150 and viewer software. The viewer software can display videos
distributed from the VB150 on the viewer screen and allows user to control the camera.

Capable of distributing live video,

controlling cameras, and

modifying settings via the

Internet or an intranet

Video Distributor Video Recipient

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INTERNET

Viewer Software

ETHERNET

Viewer Software for Monitoring (Sold separately)

Network Video Recorder VK-64

Records images from multiple
cameras at the same time

(Supplied)

Viewer for PC

Controls camera angle,
zoom, etc., and monitors
camera images

WebView Livescope MV/LE

Monitors images from multiple
cameras at the same time

Viewer Software (Built into the VB150)

Viewer for Java

Controls camera angle, zoom, etc.,

and monitors camera images

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VK-64 screen

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The manual for the viewer software (Viewer for PC/Viewer for Java) is
provided on the supplied CD-ROM, VIEWER-E.pdf (Viewer Software User’s
Manual).

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Operating Environment

For latest information, please refer to our WebView Product web page: canon.com/webview/

Viewer Software (→ dViewer Software User’s Manual)

The viewer software that are supplied with the VB150. They lets you view the video captured by
the camera connected to the VB150 and control the camera.

Viewer for Java Ver. 3.4

Operating System

Web Browser

Java VM

* This viewer is installed on the VB150 and is automatically downloaded when connected to the VB150.
* This viewer may not run stably on operating systems and Web browsers other than those listed above.

Viewer for PC Ver. 3.4

Operating System

Web Browser

* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (→dViewer Software User’s Manual P.26)

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/ Windows XP (SP1a or later)

Netscape 7.1 or later,
or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)

Java Plug-in 1.4.2 or later (Java VM provided by Sun Microsystems)
MSVM Release 5.0.0.3810 (Java VM provided by Microsoft)

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/ Windows XP (SP1a or later)

Netscape 7.1 or later,
or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)

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● The manual for the viewer software is on the supplied CD-ROM(VIEWER-

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E.pdf).

● Although Ver. 3.3 or earlier viewers can be used, some of the features are
different. Therefore, we recommend you to use the latest version.
On Macintosh computers, some of the features of Ver. 1.2 viewer are not
available.

VB Initial Setup Tool Ver. 1.1 (→ P.27)

This tool is for performing initial settings for the VB150.

Operating System
Web Browser

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/Windows XP (SP1a or later)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)

VB Administration Tools Ver. 1.2 (→ P.61)

This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB150 and then easily use them to visually
set view restrictions and presets. The motion detection setting is also available.

Operating System
Web Browser

* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (→ P.63)

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/ Windows XP (SP1a or later)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)

VBCollector Ver. 2.0 (→ dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.13)

This tool is for collecting and viewing still pictures recorded by the VB150 on a PC.

Operating System
Web Browser
Hard Disk

* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (→dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.14)
* You need a flash memory card (sold separately) to record still pictures.
* If you have a structure where the camera server is saving every second and where it will be made to carry out the

maximum of 16 tasks (→dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.21) , it is recommended that you use a 42.2 Ghz or
greater Pentium PC with 512 MB or more of memory.

Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/Windows XP SP1a
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later)
20GB HDD or greater (NTFS formatted)

Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately)

Videos distributed from VB150 can be recorded and recorded video can be displayed with the
software.

Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.0 (Viewer System Requirements)

Minimum Recommended
CPU
Operating

System

Memory

Hard Disk

Display

Sound

Pentium III 700MHz or greater

Windows 2000 Server

(SP3 or later)

Windows 2000 Professional

(SP3 or later)

Windows XP Professional

256MB RAM or greater

2GB HDD or greater

1024 × 768 with 16 bit color

Audio playback support is necessary for event notification alert sounds.

Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater

Windows XP Professional

1GB RAM or greater
*For more than 16 Camera Servers, 1GB

or greater required.

1024 × 768 with 16 bit color
*A high performance video card is

desirable. With PCI video cards, display
performance may be reduced.

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Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1.0 (Storage Server System Requirements)

Minimum Recommended
CPU
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Memory

Hard Disk

*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.

Pentium III 1GHz or greater

Windows 2000 Server

(SP3 or later)

Windows 2000 Professional

(SP3 or later)

Windows XP Professional

768MB RAM or greater

20GB HDD or greater SCSI or IDE, NTFS formatted

Pentium 4 2.2GHz or greater
Windows 2000 Server

(SP3 or later)
Windows XP Professional

1GB RAM or greater
*For more than 48 Camera Servers,

1.5GB or greater required.

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Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately)

If WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.1 is used, up to 16 viewer screens can be displayed and
monitored. There is also a limited edition of MV Ver. 2.1, called MV LE, which allows up to 4
viewer screens to be displayed.

WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.1/LE

PC

Operating System
Web Browser
Display

CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better, RAM: 128 MB or better,

Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (MV), 20 MB or better (LE),

Windows Me / Windows 2000 (SP1 or later)/ Windows XP

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later required

XGA (1024 × 768) or better, 16-bit color display or better

Compatible Cameras (Sold separately)

Canon Communication Camera

VC-C50i

Canon Communication Camera

VC-C50iR

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control functions will not be available. Only the video functions can be used.

Canon Communication Camera

VC-C4R

Canon Remote Control Pan-tilt Head

NU-700

Compatible Networks

• 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (auto-negotiation)

• Wireless LAN (using an operation-confirmed wireless LAN card)

• Public Switched Telephone Networks (using an operation-confirmed modem card)

Compatible PC Cards (Sold separately)

Use an operation-confirmed PC card (flash memory, wireless LAN and modem card). Details are
available at the following.
URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/

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Compatible Cables (Sold separately)

RS-232C cables for camera control (→ P.2) is also available in lengths other than the ones
provided. Also, note that the supplied RS-232C cable for camera control cannot be used for the
VC-C50i/VC-C50iR and NU-700. For further information, contact your Canon dealer.

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System Components and Their Operation

Front View

Power LED

Powered on lit green
System fault lit orange (→ e

Slot-A LED

(Shows the operation status for PC card slot A)

Normal operation lit green
During access lit orange

Slot-B LED

(Shows the operation status for PC card slot B)

Normal operation lit green
During access lit orange

Slot-APower

Slot-B 100 Tx/Lnk Col/Rx

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(Shows the Ethernet 100/10 operation mode)

100Base-TX lit green
10Base-T off

Tx/Lnk LED

(Shows the Ethernet transmission status)

Normal connection lit green
During transmission lit orange

Col/Rx LED

(Shows the Ethernet receiving status)

Receiving lit green
Collision lit orange

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seconds and then turns green. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.

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Rear View

Power connection socket

External device I/O terminals

PC card slot A

(supports modem card, wireless LAN card and flash memory card)

PC card slot B

(supports modem card, wireless LAN card and flash memory card)

Factory defaults reset switch

default settings by holding down this button with a pointed
object and as you plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet (→P.112).

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Ethernet

100/10BT

100/10 BT Ethernet connector

(100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation)

Camera control connector CC1, CC2

(RS-232C, with one touch lock)

Video input sockets V1, V2

(RCA pin-jack)

Video input sockets V3, V4

(BNC connector)

You can return all settings on the VB150 to the factory

RS232C

CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4

CC1

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● Refer to page 113 for information on how to use a PC card.

● Camera control connectors can only be used for the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-

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The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication
Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack.
To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party
Pin → BNC conversion adapter.

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2

Setting Up the VB150

This chapter describes how to connect up the equipment in the

system, how to specify the basic system settings and how to check

that the camera image is displayed correctly.

Setup Workflow

The procedure for setting up the VB150 and checking the video image begins with connecting the camera
to the VB150, connecting the VB150 to the PC via a hub and specifying the various settings. The next step
is to check that video from the camera can be displayed and that the camera can be controlled.

Connecting the camera1

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Initialize the VB150 by connecting
the VB150 to the PC and the
network via a hub (→ P.30).

Checking operation3

Access the VB150 from a Web browser.
Display the video from the top page of the
camera server and check that video is
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1. Connecting the camera

In this description, we begin by connecting 2 cameras to the VB150. The RS-232C cables are connected to
the CC1 and CC2 port on the VB150 and the video cables are connected to V1 and V2. In this way, one
camera is connected to CC1-V1 and the other to CC2-V2. The video cable is supplied with the VC-C4/VC­C4R. When using the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR, please purchase a separate cable.

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Camera connection is now complete.

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RS-232C cable

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Video In

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a BNC socket, use a third party Pin → BNC conversion adapter. (→ P.24)

● Canon Communication Camera VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4Rs can be
cascade-connected and controlled (→ P.44).