Canon network camera VBC500VD User Manual

NETWORK CAMERA
Operation Guide
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Be sure to read Start Guide and this Operation Guide  before using the network camera.
VB-C500VD VB-C500D
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Introduction
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 (f irmware, bundled software, operation manuals, 
operating environment,...

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Notes on Use of Bundled Software VK-Lite (...

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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 LICENS E IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED 
FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO...

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Contents
„Introduction ..............................................................................................ii
„ How to Read This Document  ................................................................ viii
Operation Manuals  .......................................................................................... viii
Icons Used in This Document  ........................................................................... ix
„Top Page of the Camera...

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Contents
Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools
„Overview of VBAdmin Tool s .......................................................... ...... 2-2
VBAdmin Tools  ............................................................................................... 2-2
Motion Detection Setting Tool  ........................................................................ 2-2
Log Viewer  ..................................................................................................... 2-3
Admin Viewer...

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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 View er ................................................ 4-6
Saving Web Page Data...

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How to Read This Document 
Operation Manuals 
This camera comes with Start Guide, and Operation Guide  (this document) included in 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:
Start Guide (Bundled)
The safety precautions to be followed when using the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, types of 
bundled software, operating environment, installation...

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How to Read This Document
Icons Used in This Document 
This document uses the following icons to indicate particularly important information the user 
should read.
Icon Meaning
Caution 
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this 
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 ex plained. Be sure to read these 
instructions to prevent m echanical failure or...

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To p  Pa g e  o f  t h e  C a m e r a  
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. 
Accessing the Top Page of the...