Please read these Start Guide and Operation Guide carefully before operation.
Be sure to read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” section before using this
equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C300 (hereafter referred to as the VBC300).
This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C300. Read this Manual carefully before
using the VB-C300 to ensure effective operation. Make sure that you read the “a Safe Use of
Equipment” in this Manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM ReadMe file.
For the latest information (firmware, software, manual and the hardware and software
requirements, etc.) please refer to our WebView Product web page: canon.com/webview
Exclusion of Liability
If the Product is connected to a recording device, 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.
On Copyrights
Videos, images or sounds taken or recorded with your VB-C300 may not be utilized or published,
without consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as permitted for personal use
under relevant copyright law.
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 the above, Canon accepts no responsibility for any effects resulting from the
use of this Manual.
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.
● Other brand or product names in this Manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
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Request concerning disclosure of videos and audio
With respect to the disclosure of videos and audio, we request that sufficient consideration
be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed.
<Reference>
● Locate camera so that people cannot make special specifications.
● When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, 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 videos and audio.
Legal Notice
In some countries or regions, monitoring via a camera is banned by the law or regulation,
and the law or regulation depends on the country or region.
Before using the VB-C300, check the law or regulation of the country or region where the
camera is used.
Usage Notice of Audio
● The audio and video may be out of sync.
● The audio stream may be interrupted according to the performance of your PC and the
network environment.
● You can send audio and video to up to 15 clients. However, if there are a large number
of clients, the audio stream may be interrupted.
● The audio stream may be interrupted if you use anti-virus software.
● Disconnecting the LAN cable also disconnects audio. Reconnect to the camera from
the NC Viewer.
■ European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your
national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection
point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible
negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in
the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your
household waste disposal service.
For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
Video Output Terminal (For maintenance) ............................................................... 3-6
Contents
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Package Contents
The VB-C300 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact
the retailer from which you purchased the product.
1. VB-C300 main unit2. Ceiling
4. Screws (Four)
*For fixing the camera to
the Ceiling Bracket
5. Safety Wire
Bracket
3. Ceiling
Mount Cover
6. Power Connector
9. Setup CD-ROM8. Template7. Rubber Foot (Four)
10. Start Guide (This document)
11. Warranty Card (NTSC model only)
Setup CD-ROM Contents
ReadMe-J.txt
ReadMe-E.txt
VBSetup.exe (Initial settings tool → P.2-7)*
MANUAL folder (
VBTools folder (Bundled software installer set)*
* For the latest information such as the bundled software and manual,
please refer to our WebView Product web page: canon.com/webview
(Japanese text containing precautions etc. other than those in this document)
(English text containing precautions etc. other than those in this document)
PDF file for Start Guide and Operation Guide, Japanese and English versions
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) *
How to Read Manuals
About User’s Manuals
The VB-C300 is provided with two documents; “Start Guide” (this manual) and “Operation Guide”
stored on the supplied Setup CD-ROM.
For information about
installation and initial set up
For detailed information
about how to use the VB-C300
of the VB-C300
This manual explains
how to configure the
basic settings of the
camera, how to use the
VBAdmin Tools and NC
Viewer, how to
troubleshoot the VBC300, specifications
and detailed operation
method of the VB-C300.
Sections where the
user should refer to this
Manual are indicated by
the d icon
accompanied by the
relevant page number.
Start Guide
(Manual_sg_E.pdf)
(This manual)
This manual
explains the safety
precautions,
operating environment, configuration
and options,
initialization,
software installation, mounting, and
specifications of
the VB-300.
The Start Guide is
supplied with the
product.
Operation Guide
(Manual_og_E.pdf)
The Operation Guide is
contained in the Setup
CD-ROM.
Icons Used in this Manual
This guide uses the following icons to attract the reader’s attention to text which is particularly
important.
IconExplanation
This icon indicates important information that must be observed or actions that are
Note
d
prohibited during an operation. These notes must be read to prevent possible faults
or damage to the equipment.
Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation. Users are
advised to read these memos.
Tip
Refer to the Operation Guide PDF manual on the supplied Setup CD-ROM.
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An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
a
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the equipment.
a Important Warnings
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 VB-C300.
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. VB-C300
Serial No.
For Users in the UK (PA-V17) (Optional)
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and
be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
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The AC adapter can be connected to the VB-C300 from a standard AC power
outlet. Please check your instruction manual to make sure that your
VB-C300 is compatible with this adapter.
– The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily
accessible.
– Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining.
a Important Operational Instructions
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.
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FDA regulation
This Network Camera 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.
FCC NOTICE
Network Camera, Model Name: VB-C300NA, VB-C300PA
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. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Réglementation canadienne sur les intérferences radio
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts- und
Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.
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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions, the word
“equipment” refers to the Canon Network
Camera VB-C300 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
instructions 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-V17 AC adapter
(optional) 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-V17 AC adapter (optional)
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.701984, 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 grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure 1.
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fig-1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUNDING
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC
SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
GROUNDING CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
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
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- 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 switch off the equipment, unplug
it from the main power supply and contact
your nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue
to use the equipment as this can cause a fire
or electric shock.
- 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.
24. Make sure the power line and network cable
are implemented in a safe manner
accordingly to the related technical
regulations.
25. Focusing on the direct sunlight, halogen
lamp or any other high-intensity lamp for a
long time may cause damage to the image
sensor.
26. This installation should be made by a qualified
service person and should confirm to all local
codes.
For CA, USA only
Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for details.
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When using the camera with PoE HUB
a CAUTION:
● Use the PoE HUB or Midspan which is compliant with IEEE802.3af and has been
confirmed for the interoperability with the camera.
● Do not touch the tip of the LAN cable with a wet
hand.
● When the PoE HUB and AC adapter (optional) are
both connected to the camera, the PoE-supplied
power is used while it is active, and the power from
the AC adapter is not used.
● Although some PoE HUBs can limit the current used by each port, limiting may
prevent the camera from operating correctly. In this case, do not limit the current
for the port used by the camera.
● Some PoE HUBs have a limit on the total current consumption of the ports and
using multiple ports of a single hub may prevent the camera from operating
correctly. Check the manual of the PoE HUB used.
● Use a LAN cable conforming to Category 5 or higher standard (max. length:
100m).
● Use a shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable conforming to the EMC standard as the
LAN cable.
VB-C300
PoE HUB
LAN cable
Max. 100m
HUB
LAN cable
Midspan
(LAN cable power supply device)
VB-C300
* Similarly to the PoE HUB, a Midspan (LAN cable power supply device) supplies
power to the camera via the LAN cable.
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Maintenance
Be sure to turn the power off before doing maintenance (➝ P.2-5).
Cleaning the Equipment
1. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has
been moistened with water or a mild detergent.
2. Wipe with a piece of dry cloth.
Cleaning the Lens
Use a commercially available lens cleaner to remove any soiling from the lens.
● The auto-focus may not function correctly if the surface of the lens is dirty.
● Scratches on the surface of the lens will cause video defects.
When using the Indoor Dome Housing (Optional)
The dome should be cleaned regularly because the video quality may get deteriorated if the
surface of the dome is dirty.
1. Remove the dome as directed in Steps 8 and 9 in “When Mounting the
Camera on the Ceiling with the Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S)
(optional)” (➝ P.2-22).
2. Carefully wipe the dome with a soft cloth that has been moistened with
water or a mild detergent.
3. Wipe with a piece of dry cloth.
4. Attach the dome as directed in Steps 8 and 9 in “When Mounting the Camera
on the Ceiling with the Indoor Dome Housing (VB-RD41S-C/S) (optional)”
(➝ P.2-22).
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Chapter
Before Using the VB-C300
This chapter describes the features of the VB-C300, the
hardware and software requirements, and the name and
functions of the system components.
Features of the VB-C300
The VB-C300 is a network camera integrating a camera and server functions into a compact form
factor.
AF Zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70° and pan/tilt functions
The VB-C300 has a zoom lens with horizontal viewing angle of 70° and optical 2.4X (and digital 4X)
zoom lens which can capture a wide range at a time. In addition to a bird’s eye view of the entire area,
the VB-C300 can capture a wide-angle image even if it is close to the object. The VB-C300 has the AF
capability as well as pan and tilt functions to move the camera horizontally and vertically, allowing
easy adjustment of the viewing angle when the layout of the target area is changed. These functions
are also useful when monitoring the situation by remote-controlling the camera.
High-quality video of moving objects
The VB-C300 uses the progressive-scan CCD to allow capturing noise-less high quality images
of moving objects.
Color capturing under 1 lux and auto Day & Night
The VB-C300 can capture color images under as dark as 1 lux (NTSC: 1/30 sec. PAL: 1/25 sec.)
in the Day mode and monochrome images under as dark as 0.25 lux (NTSC: 1/30 sec. PAL: 1/25
sec.) in the Night mode (by disabling the infrared cut filter).The VB-C300 also has the Day &
Night switching function* (→ dOperation Guide P.1-10) to automatically switch between color
capturing under bright conditions during daytime and monochrome capturing under dark conditions
during nighttime, making the camera suitable for monitoring at locations where environmental
brightness changes during a day.
* A through test is required in advance to use the Day & Night switching function.
Video distribution server function
Motion-JPEG type is used to compress video images to enable distribution of high-quality videos
at a high frame rate (NTSC: up to 30 fps, PAL: up to 25 fps*) with VGA (640 x 480) size. Up to 15
clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C300.
* The frame rate may be decreased depending on the Viewer PC’s capability or network traffic.
Camera position presets
By saving frequently-used camera settings such as camera head aim and zoom position as presets,
you can control the camera from the NC Viewer by simply selecting a desired preset. Up to 20
presets can be set (→ dOperation Guide P.2-10).
Panorama Image Creation function and various settings
The full view of the area that camera covers can be registered as a panorama image. You can
define presets visually and easily by using a registered panorama image.
Transmission and reception of audio (full duplex)
You can send and receive audio via the NC Viewer (full duplex) by connecting a microphone and
speaker with amp to the camera*.
* The microphone and speaker are sold separately.
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Features of the VB-C300
Upright Position and Ceiling Mount
The VB-C300 can be mounted at the upright position or on the ceiling by simply changing settings
(→ dOperation Guide P.1-9).
* The camera cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high
humidity, or other adverse conditions (→ P.x).
Compact and Stylish Design
The camera’s stylish design fits various environments as a part of construction or interior. Also
the supplied ceiling mount cover will hide the ceiling bracket and cables (→ P.vi) when mounting
the camera on the ceiling.
PoE Function
The camera is capable of the PoE function to transfer video/audio data and supply power via a
LAN cable connected to a PoE* HUB (→ P.xiii). You do not have to prepare power supply if you
connect the camera to a PoE HUB.
*Power over Ethernet. Compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
Up to 100 m of the LAN cable can be connected between the camera and the PoE HUB (→ P.xiii).
Shade Correction Function (NC Viewer)
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
(→ dOperation Guide P.3-29).
Optional Indoor Dome Housing for Various Mounting Options
You can use the optional indoor dome housing (→ P.1-9). Two types of dome housing are provided.
The Smoke type hides the presence of the camera and the Clear type appeals the presence of
the camera while protecting it from dusts. You can install the camera as a dome camera and
allow various mounting options.
Monitoring Videos from Multiple Locations using Optional Recording Software
You can use the optional recording software “Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 V1.3” (→ P.1-10)
to build a video monitoring system consisting of the network cameras installed at multiple locations.
Before Using the VB-C300
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