Canon network camera VBC50iVBC50iR User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera VB-C50i/VB-C50iR (ref\
erred to hereafter
as the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR).
This User’s Manual describes how to set up and use the VB-C50i/VB-C50\
iR. Read this manual carefully
before using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR to ensure effective operation. In part\
icular make sure that you
read the “a Safe Use of Equipment” in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-RO\
M ReadMe file.
For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site.
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Introduction
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Package Contents
The VB-C50i/VB-C50iR package contains the following items. If any of the\
se items is missing,
please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product.
*The cable length may differ depending
on the country in which the product was
purchased.
1. VB-C50i main unit
(or VB-C50iR main unit) 2. AC adapter PA-V16
(NTSC model only)
3. AC cable (1 meter/3 ft.) (NTSC model only) 4. CD-ROM
5. User’s Manual (This document)
6. Warranty card (NTSC model only)
CD-ROM contentsReadMe-J.txt...

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
.... iiPa ckag e Contents .................................................................. iv
How to Read This Manual ...................................................... ix
a Safe Use of Equipment ...................................................... x
Maintenance ........................................................................\
...................................... xv
Chapter 1 Before Using...

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Setting Up the HTTP, Camera and Audio Servers (Server) ..................... 3-16
Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) ................................... 3-21
Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) .............................................. 3-24
Setting Up Name Server Address and Mail etc. (Miscellaneous) ........... 3-26
Using the Administration Tools (Administration Tools) .......................... 3-29
Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools
Overview of VB Administration...

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Log Viewer ........................................................................\
........................... 4-62
Viewing the Log ........................................................................\
............................. 4-63
Admin Viewer ........................................................................\
...................... 4-65
Starting Up Admin Viewer ........................................................................\
.............. 4-66
Operating External...

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Using the Still Picture Recording Functionwith a Predetermined Schedule ....................................................... 6-6
Sample Application Using a Timer ........................................................................\
... 6-6
Using the Motion Detection Function with a Predetermined Schedule ... 6-8
Sample application in combination with a warning device ....................................... 6-8
Using VBCollector...

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How to Read This Manual
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User’s Manual
(This document)
This manual describes
how...

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a Safe Use of Equipment
a
An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user t\
o the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li\
terature
accompanying the equipment.
a  Important Operational Instructions
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...