Canon network camera VBC50Fi User Manual

							
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Setting Up
Setup Workflow
Install the software5
Check operation of the camera4
Access the device with your PC, then display to check the image 
from the top page of the camera server (→ P.2-11).
Install the required software in advance for operating the 
camera (
→ P.2-13).
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1. Set Up the Camera
a WARNING:
Install the camera securely.
● When installing the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi on the ceiling or a wall, contact\
 your Canon
dealer.
● When installing the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi on the ceiling or a wall, check t\
hat it is strong
enough to bear the weight of the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi including the mounti\
ng arm.
Installation in a weak location could result in the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi f\
alling and causing
serious injury. Check that the ceiling can hold either 3 times the weigh\
t of the camera and
arm or 8kgs (whichever is heavier) for 1 minute.
● When attaching the arm to the ceiling, make sure that the screws are tig\
htly fastened.
The arm and camera may fall if the screws are not tightly fastened, whic\
h may cause
serious injury.
● At least once a year, check for looseness in the camera installation mou\
nt. (If the optional
wide converter is used, check the converter mount also).
● Do not install the arm in a place that shakes or vibrates frequently as \
the screws may
come loose causing the camera to fall or be damaged, which in turn may c\
ause serious
injury.
Note
●The MAC address required when making network settings is shown on the re\
ar of the
VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi ( → P.1-10). Please make a note of it before installing this unit.
● Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less than 6.0 mm (0.24 in.)\
 in length.
The use of screws 6.0 mm (0.24 in.) long or longer could damage the ca\
mera.
Also, the tripod seat used should be at least 30 mm (1.18 in.) in diam\
eter.
Firstly, set up the camera. Read the following carefully and make sure t\
he camera is set up properly.
Mounting 
screw
Less than 
6.0 mm 
(0.24 in.)
30 mm 
(1.18 in.) 
or wider
Mounting the Camera to the Ceiling or Wall
Attach a mounting arm (not included) to the ceiling or a wall and firmly attach the camera to the arm. When Using a Tripod
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Setting Up
1. Set Up the Camera
Note
●The camera may not operate correctly if a wide converter other than the  WL-37
is used.
● Be sure to install the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi firmly because the weight of t\
he camera
increases when the optional Wide Converter WL-37 is attached.
● If you use the optional Wide Converter WL-37, set the zoom lens to the w\
ide-angle
end. If you set the zoom lens to the telephoto end, the image resolution\
 will be
affected and the auto focus might have problems.
Using the Wide Converter
The optional Wide Converter WL-37 can be used to provide wide-angle shot\
s (approx. 0.74 × the
normal focal distance).
Mount the wide converter correctly so that it is level and fitted secure\
ly onto the camera. When
mounted correctly, the wide converter should turn roughly 3 times before\
 stopping.
○○○○○○Setup is now complete.
Wide Converter
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2. Connect the Camera to the Network
Next, connect the camera. Connect the camera to the network by connectin\
g the camera and PC
via the hub with a LAN cable .
*Do not plug the AC cable power
plug into the wall socket yet.
PC
Hub
LAN cable
AC cable
AC adapter(Rear of main unit)
00008501F162
Note
●
Use only approved PoE hubs or midspans.
● For information on how to use the PoE hub or midspan, refer to the user\
s manual
supplied with the hub.
● The LAN cable used to connect the VB-C50FSi to a PoE hub should be no mo\
re
than 100 meters long.
The VB-C50FSi is equipped with a PoE (Power over Ethernet) function. T\
his allows power to be
supplied to the camera from an IEEE 802.3af-compliant PoE hub or midspan\
 via a LAN cable.
PC
LAN cable
PoE hub(Rear of main unit)
00008501F162
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Setting Up
Turning the Power ON and OFF
The VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi itself does not have a power switch. You can swit\
ch the VB-C50FSi/
VB-C50Fi on by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet. The LED flash\
es when the VB-C50FSi/
VB-C50Fi is communicating. When the power supply is turned ON, the LED m\
omentarily flashes.
Note
●Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power back on after shutting \
it off. Turning
it on too quickly may result in a malfunction. Observe the precautions g\
iven in “ a
Safe Use of Equipment/ a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ( → P.xii).
● If the picture and 
audio recording* function is being used, shutting off the
power or restarting the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi will delete all the pictures \
and
audio*.
* Only available with a particular model of the VB-C50FSi ( → P.iii)
● For information on turning the PoE hub on and off, refer to the users m\
anual supplied
with the hub.
● When power is supplied to the VB-C50FSi from a PoE hub, the AC adapter c\
an
also be connected to the camera. In this configuration, because the PoE \
hub power
supply takes priority when power is supplied from the hub, the AC adapte\
r power is
not used. If the PoE supply is cut, the power supply is automatically sw\
itched to the
AC adapter.
○○○○○○○○○○○The network connection is now complete.
AC cable to AC outlet
AC adapter Main unit
PoE hub
LAN cableVB-C50FSi
When power is supplied to the VB-C50FSi via a LAN cable using a PoE hub,\
 connecting the LAN
cable to a hub that is being supplied with power will turn the VB-C50FSi\
 on.
2. Connect the Camera to the Network
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Once your PC and the camera are connected, perform the initial settings \
next. The instructions
here follow on from “2. Connect the Camera to the Network”, where \
one camera is connected to
a PC as an example.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
Note
●Do not turn on the camera at this stage.
● If you are using a PoE hub or midspan with the VB-C50FSi, do not connect\
 the
LAN cable.
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Supplied CD-ROM
1. Turn on the network device (in this case, the hub) and then your PC.
2. Insert the CD-ROM provided into your PC and from Explorer etc. double-cl\
ick
“VBSetup.exe” to start the VB Initial Setup Tool. Turn on the VB-C\
50FSi/VB-
C50Fi. If you are using a PoE hub or midspan, connect the LAN cable.
LAN cable
VB-C50FSi
Hub
Installation Example
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Setting Up
3. The camera connected to the networkis automatically detected and its MAC
address, IP address and model name
are displayed.
The factory default setting is:
IP address : 192.168.100.1
The MAC address can be found on the white
label attached on the rear of the unit.
Note that VBSetup.exe cannot be used across
subnets.
Click the MAC address to select it, and click
the “Initial Setup” button.
4.Enter the user name “root” and the
factory default password “VB-C50i”
and enter the IP address and subnet
mask.
If you want to specify a default gateway
address, enable the “Set the default route to
Ethernet” check box and then enter the default
gateway address.
Although the time zone and video signal can
also be specified here, there is basically no
need to change the time zone setting.
Once you have entered your settings, click the
“OK” button.
Click to select
Tip
●The factory default password for the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi is “VB-C50i”\
.
● The MAC address for this unit is shown on the rear of the VB-C50FSi/VB-C\
50Fi
(→  P.1-10).
● The IP address  192.168.100.1 is used as the factory default setting. Please set an
IP address that suits the environment in which the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi is\
 to be
used.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
Note
For Windows XP SP2 users, see “Using the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi with Wind\
ows XP
SP2” ( → P.1-6). This Note holds true for users who have turned on Windows Firew\
all
with Window Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP1).
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5. A setup progress window appears andyour settings will be saved.
Note
●Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment.
● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP serve\
r, you
cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool. Cha\
nge the IP
address from the Network Settings page ( → P.3-6).
● Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subne\
t mask
and default gateway address settings.
●
If 20 minutes or more have passed since the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi was turne\
d on,
the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi stops sending requests for IP addresses allocatio\
n and
they cannot be detected using this tool. If this occurs, restart the VB-\
C50FSi/VB-
C50Fi.
● To restore the factory default settings, refer to page 7-21.
●
If you are using the Multi-Terminal Module and are changing the connecti\
on of the
VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi and external camera, be sure to do this after having \
turned
off the power of these 2 devices. After changing the connection, turn on\
 the external
camera first and then the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi.
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera
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Setting Up
2. Your Web browser starts up and thetop page of the camera server appears.
Click the “Using Viewer for Java” or the
“Using Viewer for PC” and check that
the video is displayed properly.
Below is a description of what happens when
you click “Using Viewer for Java”.
When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB-C50FSi/VB-C\
50Fi works normally.
Use the sample page to simplify checking.
4. Check Operation of the Camera
1. Select the MAC address you want to
check operation of and then click the
“Open Test Page”.
Camera Selection box
Allows you to switch cameras
when an external camera is
connected.
Note
For Windows Server 2003 users, see “Using the VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi with\
 Windows
Server 2003” ( → P.1-7).
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4. Check Operation of the Camera
Tip
●To use the Viewer for Java, you need to install Java VM beforehand. See \
Canon
Web site for more details.
● To use the Viewer for PC, you must install the Viewer for PC beforehand \
( → P.2-13).
○○○○○○○○○○Check of operation is now complete.
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