Canon VB-C500VD, VB-C500D Operation Guide
NETWORK CAMERA
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Operation Guide
VB-C500VD VB-C500D
Be sure to read Start Guide and this Operation Guide before using the network camera.
Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (hereafter referred to
as VB-C500VD/VB-C500D.)
This Operation Guide describes how to set up and use VB-C500VD/VB-C500D. Read these
guides carefully before using VB-C500VD/VB-C500D to ensure that you make the best possible
use of this product. Also,
be sure to read the ReadMe file on the Setup CD-ROM.
For the latest information on this product (firmware, bundled software, operation manuals,
operating environment, etc.), visit our website.
Copyright
Videos, images or sounds recorded with your VB-C500VD/VB-C500D may not be utilized
or published, without consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as
permitted for personal use under the relevant copyright law.
Notes
1. All rights reserved.
2. The contents of this guide are subject to change without any prior notice.
3. This document has been prepared with utmost attention to accuracy. If you have any
comment, however, please contact the Customer Service Center indicated on the back
cover.
4. Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome of using this product, regardless of
Items 2 and 3 above.
Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the
utilization of video/audio
When using VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (for video or audio recording), it is the responsibility
of the users to take all care to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights.
Canon shall have no liability whatsoever in this regard.
Reference
z Please be sure to gain approval of the building management office before installing a
camera, if copyrighted architectural structures or copyrighted premises are got into
the frame.
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 VB-C500VD/
VB-C500D, confirm the law or regulation of the country or region where the camera is
used.
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Trademark Notice
z Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
z Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
z Windows is legally recognized as the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
z Other brands or product names in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Notes on Use of Bundled Software VK-Lite (Disclaimer)
Malfunction, failure of VK-Lite or other factors may cause problems, such as recording
failure, recorded data corruption or loss. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever for any
loss or damages incurred by the user as a result of such problems.
Notes on License Agreement for Bundled Software
See the following files in the BundledSoftware folder inside the LICENSE folder of the
bundled Setup CD-ROM for information regarding the license agreement for bundled
software.
Software Type File Name
VB Initial Setting Tool, VBAdmin Tools VBTools.txt
Network Video Recorder VK-Lite VK-Lite.txt
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Introduction
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MPEG-4
NOTICE ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED
UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONALAND
NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODING
MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND ADDITIONAL LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
"This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that
was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video
provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license
is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard."
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Open Source Software
The product (VB-C500VD/VB-C500D and bundled VK-Lite Viewer) contains open source
software modules. See OpenSourceSoftware.pdf on the bundled Setup CD-ROM for
details. Each module's license conditions are also available in the License folder on the
same CD-ROM.
Software under GPL and LGPL
If you would like to obtain the source code under GPL/LGPL, please contact the dealer,
where you purchased the product, or a sales agent.
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Introduction ..............................................................................................ii
How to Read This Document ................................................................ viii
Operation Manuals .......................................................................................... viii
Icons Used in This Document ...........................................................................ix
Top Page of the Camera ......................................................................... x
Accessing the Top Page of the Camera ............................................................x
Accessing the Setting Menu .............................................................................xi
Accessing Sample Pages ................................................................................. xi
Accessing VB-C500 Viewer ............................................................................. xii
User Authentication when Accessing the Setting Menu or Admin Viewer ...... xiii
Chapter 1 Detailed Settings
Setting Menu ........................................................................................ 1-2
Accessing the Setting Menu ................................................................ 1-4
Setting Menu .................................................................................................. 1-4
Items Common to All Setting Pages ............................................................... 1-5
Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6,
DNS, etc. (Network) .............................................................................1-7
Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .....................................1-12
Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) ....1-14
Setting the Image Size, Quality, Frame Rate,
On-Screen Display of Date and Time, etc. (Video) ............................ 1-18
Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) ..............1-22
Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) ..1-28
Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and
Interval Timer (Event) ........................................................................ 1-32
Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ..............................1-37
IPsec Settings (IPsec) ........................................................................1-41
Setting the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item) ...................... 1-45
Viewing Event Logs and Current Settings,
and Performing Maintenance (Maintenance) .................................... 1-47
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Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools
Overview of VBAdmin Tools ................................................................ 2-2
VBAdmin Tools ............................................................................................... 2-2
Motion Detection Setting Tool ........................................................................ 2-2
Log Viewer ..................................................................................................... 2-3
Admin Viewer ................................................................................................. 2-3
Launching VBAdmin Tools ...................................................................2-4
Motion Detection Setting Tool .............................................................. 2-7
Log Viewer .........................................................................................2-18
Downloading Log Files ................................................................................. 2-18
Viewing Logs ............................................................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3 VB-C500 Viewer
Overview of VB-C500 Viewer .............................................................. 3-2
Major Differences Between Admin Viewer and VB Viewer ............................ 3-2
User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges ........................................... 3-3
Launching VB-C500 Viewer ................................................................. 3-6
Launching VB-C500 Viewer ........................................................................... 3-6
Shutting Down VB-C500 Viewer ..................................................................... 3-7
Connecting from VBAdmin Tools ................................................................... 3-7
How to Operate VB-C500 Viewer ........................................................ 3-9
Display Screens of Admin Viewer .................................................................. 3-9
Display Screens of VB Viewer ...................................................................... 3-11
Obtaining the Camera Control Privilege ...................................................... 3-13
Setting Video and Audio .............................................................................. 3-15
Displaying Information ................................................................................. 3-18
Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator ................. 3-20
Opening Control for Admin Panel ................................................................ 3-20
Operating the External Device Output ........................................................ 3-21
Displaying the External Device Input Status ................................................ 3-21
Displaying the Motion Detection Status ....................................................... 3-22
Controlling/Setting the Camera .................................................................... 3-22
Setting the Exposure ................................................................................... 3-23
Setting the White Balance ........................................................................... 3-25
Setting the Smart Shade Control ................................................................. 3-27
Setting the Night Mode ................................................................................ 3-28
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Chapter 4 Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution
Web Pages for Video Distribution ........................................................ 4-2
Viewing Sample Pages ........................................................................ 4-4
Distributing Video Using VB Viewer .....................................................4-6
How to Create a Web Page Using VB Viewer ................................................ 4-6
Saving Web Page Data .................................................................................. 4-6
Example of How to Create a Web Page Using VB Viewer ............................. 4-7
VB Viewer Parameters .................................................................................... 4-9
Distributing Video Using a Browser Only ........................................... 4-11
Displaying Live Video at the Time of Access as a Still Image ..................... 4-11
Example of Image Distribution Using One Global Address ............... 4-12
Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones .........................................4-13
Overwriting a Sample Page ......................................................................... 4-14
Chapter 5 Appendix
Modifiers .............................................................................................. 5-2
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................5-4
List of Log Messages ........................................................................... 5-7
Log Messages on the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D .............................................. 5-7
List of VB-C500 Viewer Messages .................................................... 5-17
Messages Displayed in the Information Field .............................................. 5-17
Restore Settings ............................................................................... 5-20
Restoring the Settings from the Maintenance Page in the Web Browser .... 5-20
Initializing with the Reset Switch on the Camera ........................................ 5-21
List of Factory Settings ...................................................................... 5-23
Index .................................................................................................. 5-31
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How to Read This Document
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Operation Manuals
This camera comes with Start Guide, and Operation Guide (this document) included in Setup
CD-ROM.
Start Guide (Bundled)
The safety precautions to be followed when using the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, types of
bundled software, operating environment, installation method, initial setting of the
camera, etc., are explained. The Start Guide comes with the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D. In
this manual, items that should be referenced in the Start Guide are described as follows.
See "Features of VB-C500VD/VB-C500D" ( Start Guide).
Operation Guide (This Document) (VBC500OG_E.pdf)
This document explains the basic setting procedures for the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, how
to use VBAdmin Tools and VB-C500 Viewer, troubleshooting, etc. This document is
included in the Setup CD-ROM.
Also, a simplified version of the recording software VK-Lite ("Network Video Recorder VK-Lite
v.2.2" in Start Guide) is stored in the Setup CD-ROM. The following operation manuals are
available:
Setup Guide (VK22SUG_E.pdf)
This document explains the items to note when using VK-Lite, operating environment,
system configuration, installation method and setup method.
Administrator’s Manual (VK22AM_E.pdf)
This document explains details on how to use VK-Lite. Be sure to read this document.
Viewer Operation Guide (VK22VOG_E.pdf)
This document explains a basic operation of the VK-Lite Viewer. For the detailed
operating procedures of the viewer, refer to Administrator’s Manual.
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Icons Used in This Document
This document uses the following icons to indicate particularly important information the user
should read.
Icon Meaning
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this
Caution
Note
Tip
icon may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these
precautions.
An important item or prohibited item that should always be
observed during operation is explained. Be sure to read these
instructions to prevent mechanical failure or damage.
Supplementary information or a reference to the operation is
explained. Users are recommended to read these memos.
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Top Page of the Camera
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The top page of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D showing the setting menu, VB-C500 Viewer display,
etc., is explained.
Access the top page of the camera in the web browser.
From the top page of the camera, you can access VB-C500 Viewer for displaying video and the
Setting Menu that lets you specify detailed settings of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D.
If you are accessing the camera for the first time, see the Start Guide bundled with the camera.
Note
This document explains relevant operations based on the IP address 192.168.100.1
(factory setting). In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera.
Accessing the Top Page of the Camera
1. Access http://192.168.100.1/ via the web browser.
2. The top page of the camera is displayed.
An overview of each link is given below.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Language Button
Use this button to switch the display language.
(2) Setting Page (Setting Menu) Link
Click this link to display the Setting Menu of the camera.
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(3) Sample Page Link
Click this link to display sample pages of the camera.
(4) VB-C500 Viewer Launch Link
Clicking this link launches VB-C500 Viewer that displays the video captured with the camera
in the web browser.
VB-C500 Viewer consists of two viewers: [Admin Viewer] and [VB Viewer] ( P. 3-2).
z Explanation of each link
[Admin Viewer]
Launches Admin Viewer.
[VB Viewer]
Launches VB Viewer.
Accessing the Setting Menu
To specify detailed settings of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, click (2) to proceed to the Setting
Menu. For details on the Setting Menu, see "Detailed Settings" in "Chapter 1 Setting Menu"
( P. 1-2).
Accessing Sample Pages
To access a sample page, click (3).
One of three sample pages, each showing a still image, video or image for mobile phone,
can be displayed.
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Tip
For specific ways in which you can utilize the sample pages, see "Chapter 4 Creating
Web Pages for Video Distribution" ( P. 4-2).
Accessing VB-C500 Viewer
Select [Admin Viewer] or [VB Viewer] from the (4) [VB-C500 Viewer] links to access VB-C500
Viewer.
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Admin Viewer
VB Viewer
Top Page of the Camera
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User Authentication when Accessing the Setting Menu or Admin Viewer
User authentication is required when accessing the camera's [Setting Menu] or [Admin Viewer].
Authentication Screen on
[Setting Page]
The factory settings are specified below.
User name: root
Password: camera
The user name "root" is the Administrator account for the camera.
Authentication Screen on
[Admin Viewer]
Caution
• Be sure to change the default Administrator password to ensure security of the
system. Don't forget the new password.
• If the sample pages ( P. 4-4) must be deleted for security reasons, access the
file found at the following path via FTP and back up a copy of the file to a PC,
etc., before deleting the sample pages.
Path to English samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/en/
Path to Japanese samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/ja/
Path to French samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/fr/
Path to Italian samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/it/
Path to German samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/de/
Path to Spanish samples : /mnt_flash/www/html/sample/es/
To restore the deleted sample pages, you must write again to the
aforementioned path the copy that had been backed up to a PC, etc. Be sure to
create a backup before deleting the samples.
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Note
z If the Administrator and authorized user are sharing VB-C500 Viewer on the same PC, it is
strongly recommended that the [Remember my password] check box be cleared.
z If a wrong user name or password is entered, the camera cannot be connected. Connect
the camera by entering the correct user name and password.
z If you have forgotten the Administrator password, press the reset switch to initialize the
settings. See "Initializing with the Reset Switch on the Camera" ( P. 5-21). Take note,
however, that this will reset all settings of the camera, except for time and date, to their
factory settings.
Tip
For details on VB-C500 Viewer and user types, see "VB-C500 Viewer" in "Chapter 3 Overview
of VB-C500 Viewer" ( P. 3-2).
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Detailed Settings
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The following explains the detailed settings on network connection,
camera control, date & time, access control, etc.
Setting Menu
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You can move to each setting page from the Setting Menu to set various items regarding the
camera.
Items that can be set on each setting page are explained below. See each reference page for
details.
z Setting Menu
z Network
Set the Administrator password, LAN, IPv6, DNS and SNMP ( P. 1-7).
z Date and Time
Set the date & time and time zone of the camera ( P. 1-12).
z Camera
Set the camera name, startup settings, camera control, day/night, installation conditions,
external input device name and external output device name ( P. 1-14).
z Video
Set the image quality, image size and frame rates in JPEG and MPEG-4, and on-screen display
settings of date and time and other information ( P. 1-18).
z Upload
Set HTTP/FTP upload and e-mail notification ( P. 1-22).
z Server
Set the image server, audio server and HTTP server ( P. 1-28).
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z Event
Set the image buffer, motion detection, external device input, interval timer and audio file
upload ( P. 1-32).
z Access Control
Set the authorized user accounts, user privileges and host access restriction ( P. 1-37).
z IPsec
Set IPsec ( P. 1-41).
z Reboot Items
"Setting the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item)" ( P. 1 - 45)
z Maintenance
"Tool" (View Log Events, View Current Settings, Reboot, Restore Settings) ( P. 1-47).
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Notes on Use with Windows Vista/XP
z When the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears, click the [Unblock] button.
Once this button is clicked, this warning dialog box will no longer appear.
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z If the dialog box appears and pop-up is blocked when accessing [HELP] of each setting
page or [View Log Events] or [View Current Settings] on the maintenance page, enable
[Pop-up] by following the procedure explained in the information bar.
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Accessing the Setting Menu
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The various settings of the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D are specified by accessing the camera in the
web browser. First, access the top page ( P. x).
For entry of the user name and password, see "User Authentication when Accessing the Setting
Menu or Admin Viewer" ( P. xiii).
Setting Menu
You can access each setting page and Admin Viewer from the Setting Menu.
Window Title
Tab Title
Menu Title
Setting
Menu
(1) Window Title
Displays the model name of the connected camera.
(2) Tab Title
Displays the model name of the connected camera.
(3) Menu Title
The camera's model name is displayed as "VB-C500."
(4) [Back to top] button
Clicking this button switches the display to the top page of the camera.
(5) [Admin Viewer] Button
Clicking this button switches the display to Admin Viewer.
(6) Setting Menu
Clicking a desired button switches the display to each setting page.
Note
Once all settings are complete on the setting page, close the browser for security reasons.
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Items Common to All Setting Pages
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Accessing the Setting Menu
Application of Setting Changes
When any setting is changed on each setting page, the grayed-out [Apply] button shown on
the top right of the setting page turns blue.
To make the new setting effective, click the [Apply] button.
To restore the original setting, click the [Clear] button.
Setting Changes Requiring Rebooting
The items whose setting will become effective only after the camera is rebooted are
accompanied by an orange icon.
If any item accompanied by an orange icon is changed, the [Apply] button shown on the top
right of each setting page changes to [Apply and reboot].
To confirm the new setting, click the [Apply and reboot] button. The new setting will be
reflected and the camera will be rebooted.
To restore the original setting, click the [Clear] button.
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Note
Changed details are lost if you move to another setting page without first clicking the [Apply]
button or the [Apply and reboot] button.To validate changed settings, be sure to click either
the [Apply] button or the [Apply and reboot] button.
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Accessing the Setting Menu
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Returning to the Setting Menu
To return to the Setting Menu from each setting page, click the [Settings menu] button on the
top right of the setting page.
Note
z Be sure to change the settings of each camera within one setting page.
z Do not move between setting pages using the [Back] and [Forward] buttons of the browser.
The new settings may return to the original settings or unwanted setting changes may
occur.
Tip
Clicking [Help] to the left of each item on the setting page displays a detailed explanation
of each setting item.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6,
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DNS, etc. (Network)
You can set the following items.
z Administrator Password
Set the Administrator password.
z LAN
Set the IP address and other items needed to establish LAN connection.
z IPv6
Set IPv6.
z DNS
Set the name server address, host name and DDNS.
z SNMP
Set the SNMP.
Administrator Password
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Detailed Settings
(1) [Password]
Set the Administrator password. You can use up to eight (single-byte) ASCII characters
(space or printable characters). The factory setting is "camera." If Admin Viewer or VBAdmin
Tools is connected, disconnect the applicable item before changing the password.
(2) [Confirm Password]
Enter the same password for confirmation.
Note
z Be sure to change the default Administrator password to ensure security of the system.
Don't forget the new password.
z If you have forgotten the Administrator password, press the reset switch to initialize the
settings. See "Initializing with the Reset Switch on the Camera" ( P. 5-21). Take note,
however, that this will reset all settings of the camera, except for time and date, to
their factory settings.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network)
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LAN
(1) [IP Address Setting]
Select [Auto (DHCP)] or [Manual] as the address setting mode. If [Auto (DHCP)] is selected,
the values automatically acquired from the DHCP server will be entered in [IP Address],
[Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway Address]. If [Manual] is selected, directly enter the
values appropriate for the environment in which the camera is used.
(2) [IP Address]
If [Manual] was selected in (1), enter a fixed IP address.
(3) [Subnet Mask]
If [Manual] was selected in (1), enter the subnet mask specified for each network.
(4) [Default Gateway Address]
Enter an appropriate value if [Manual] was selected in (1). Be sure to set the default gateway
address when connecting the camera to a subnet different from that of the viewer.
(5) [LAN Interface]
Select [Auto], [Full Duplex] or [Half Duplex]. Normally [Auto] should be used.
(6) [Maximum Packet Size]
Enter the maximum transmission unit. Normally the default setting of 1500 needs not be
changed.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network)
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Note
z For [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway Address], contact your network
administrator.
z If any of the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway Address] settings is wrong,
network access may be disabled. In this case, use VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0.1 to set
the address again. See "Perform Initial Setting of the Camera" ( Start Guide).
z If the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway Address], [LAN Interface] or
[Maximum Packet Size] setting is changed, the camera may become no longer accessible
from the active browser. Check beforehand the precautions explained in "Notes" in "Setting
the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item)" ( P. 1-46). Also check the precautions in the
same section before changing each setting in "IPv6" ( P. 1-9) and "DNS" ( P. 1-10).
z If [Auto (DHCP)] is selected as the address setting mode, the IP address may not be
assigned correctly in certain environments, such as when a router is present between the
DHCP server and this camera. In this case, assign a fixed IP address by selecting
[Manual].
z If you are using IPv6, set 1280 or greater value under [Maximum Packet Size].
Tip
z If optical fiber or ADSL is used, slightly decreasing the maximum packet size may increase
the sending efficiency.
z The IP address assigned by [Auto (DHCP)] can be checked using the VB Initial Setting
Tool.
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IPv6
(1) [IPv6]
Select [Disable] or [Enable] regarding the use of IPv6.
(2) [IPv6 Address]
If [Enable] is selected for IPv6, an automatically acquired address will be shown.
Tip
In an environment where IPv6 cannot be used, the [IPv6 Address] field remains blank even
when [Used] is selected for IPv6.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network)
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DNS
(1) [Name Server Address 1], [Name Server Address 2]
Enter each name server address you want to register. If only one address is registered,
keep the [Name Server Address 2] field blank.
(2) [Host Name Registration with DDNS]
Select [Enable] and enter the host name. The host name can be registered in the name
server.
You can use up to 63 (single-byte) characters including A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, "-" (hyphen),
"_" (underber) and "." (period).
Tip
z For added convenience, register the host name if the camera is use by [Auto (DHCP)]
( P. 1-8). Certain items must be set beforehand for registration in the DNS server. For
the DNS server settings, contact your System Administrator.
z If [Name Server Address 1] cannot be used, [Name Server Address 2] will be accessed.
However, [Name Server Address 2] must be already set.
SNMP
(1) [SNMP]
Select whether to use SNMP from [Disable] or [Enable]. When [Enable] is selected, the SNMP
Manager can reference information set in the camera.
(2) [Community Name]
Set a community name for SNMP. It is recommended that you change the default community
name to ensure security of the system.
(3) [Administrator Contact Information]
Set contact information (e-mail address, etc.) for the Administrator of the camera. The set
details can be referenced by the SNMP Manager.
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(4) [Administration Function Name]
Set the camera name used for administration. The set name can be referenced by the SNMP
Manager.
If this field is left blank, "VB-C500VD" is used by default when the connected camera is
VB-C500VD, and "VB-C500D" when the connected camera is VB-C500D.
(5) [Installation Location]
Set information regarding the installation location of this camera. The set name can be
referenced by the SNMP Manager.
Tip
z The information set in the camera is read-only from the SNMP Manager.
z Use the SNMP Manager SNMP MIB2 (supporting RFC1213).
z The camera's SNMP does not support IPv6.
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)
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You can set the following items.
z Current Date and Time
The date and time set in the camera is shown.
z Setting
Select the date & time setting method and time zone for this camera.
Current Date and Time
[Date], [Time]
The date and time currently set in the camera is shown.
Setting
(1) [Setting Method]
Select [Set manually], [Synchronize with NTP server], [Synchronize with NTP broadcast] or
[Synchronize with computer time].
(2) [Date], [Time]
Set the following items according to the selection for [Setting Method] made in (1).
[Set manually]
You can set a desired date and time. Enter the date in the order of <year/month/day> and
time in the order of <hours:minutes:second> in the 24-hour format. (Two digits each for
month, day, and hour.)
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time)
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Example: To specify August 23, 2008 1:23:04 pm, enter "2008/08/23" and "13:23:04."
[Synchronize with NTP server]
The camera will synchronize with that time of the NTP server. Enter the IP address of the
NTP server.
[Synchronize with NTP broadcast]
The camera will synchronize with the NTP broadcast time.
[Synchronize with computer time]
The camera will synchronize with the date and time of the computer currently accessing
the camera. The time zone will also be selected automatically.
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(3) [Time Zone]
Select from the list an applicable time difference from the Greenwich Mean Time.
Tip
z If [Synchronize with computer time] is selected, clicking the [Apply] button to apply the
setting will cause the setting shown under [Setting Method] to change to [Set manually].
z If [Synchronize with NTP Server] is selected, the date and time will not be changed when
the IP address of the NTP server is wrong or otherwise the NTP server cannot be
connected.
z The camera's NTP does not support IPv6.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device
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Name (Camera)
You can set the following items.
z Camera Name
Enter the name of the camera. The camera name is require if VK-64, etc.,
is used with the camera.
z Initial Camera Settings
Set the AF Mode, Slow Shutter and Shutter Speed.
z Camera Control
Set the digital zoom.
z Day/Night
Set the Day/Night switching mode.
z Installation Conditions
Set the image flip.
z External Device Name
Set the external input device name and external output device name.
Camera Name
[Camera Name]
Be sure to enter the camera name using up to 15 ASCII characters (space or printable
characters).
Tip
If you are using an optional recording software (VK-64/VK-16 or bundled VK-Lite), the camera
name set here will be shown when the camera is registered.
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Initial Camera Settings
[AE Mode], [Slow Shutter], [Shutter Speed]
Set the camera exposure control and shutter speed.
[AE Mode]
[Auto]
The exposure is controlled automatically.
[Flickerless]
In this mode, image flickers caused by fluorescent lights, etc., can be reduced. The
shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the environment in
which the camera is used.
[Shutter-priority AE]
In this mode, a desired shutter speed can be specified.
[Slow Shutter]
Slow shutter can be set only when [Auto] is selected under [AE Mode].
Set the maximum slow shutter time to be used in the auto exposure mode when capturing
video in a dark place. Select [Disable], [1/15] or [1/8]. The longer the shutter time, the more
likely a residual image generates when a moving subject is captured. Accordingly, select
an appropriate time according to the capture condition.
[Shutter Speed]
Shutter Speed can be set only when [Shutter-priority AE] is selected under [AE Mode].
Select a desired shutter speed of the camera from the 12 levels from [1/8] to [1/8000].
When capturing a moving subject, selecting a higher shutter speed lets you capture less
blurry image.
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Detailed Settings
Note
z If the subject is a traffic signal, electronic scoreboard, etc., the captured image may flicker.
In this case, try changing the [AE Mode] setting to [Shutter-priority AE] and selecting a
shutter speed lower than 1/100, to see if the problem improves.
z The Initial Camera Settings items define the defaults that apply when the camera is started.
Setting changes will be reflected only after the camera is reconnected or camera is
rebooted. Specify the settings used in the actual operating environment, using "Control for
Admin" in VB-C500 Viewer ( P. 3-20).
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Camera Control
[Digital Zoom]
Select [Enable] or [Disable] for digital zoom.
* The higher the digital zoom ratio, the lower the image quality becomes.
Day/Night
(1) [Mode]
Select [Manual] or [Auto] as the Day/Night mode.
If [Manual] is selected, you can manually switch [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] using the
Admin Viewer Night Mode function ( P. 3-28).
If [Auto] is selected, set [Switching Brightness] and [Response (sec.)] according to the
environment in which the camera is installed as well as the desired switching condition.
(2) [Switching Brightness]
Set the brightness at which the Day mode and Night mode will be switched. Select [Darker],
[Slightly Darker], [Standard], [Slightly Brighter] or [Brighter]. Select [Darker] to capture video
in color whenever possible.
Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this will cause the camera to switch to black &
white earlier.
(3) [Response (sec.)]
Set the time in seconds needed to make judgment on day/night mode switching. Select [5],
[10], [20], [30] or [60].
If the brightness remains above or below the level set in (2) for the number of seconds set
above, the day mode and night mode will switch.
Select [30] or [60] if the brightness changes frequently due to passing of a light source in
front of the camera, etc. Select [5] or [10] if the brightness does not change much.
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