Canon network camera VBH41 User Manual

Notes on Operating Environment
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Before Use
Note that even when the content block dialog box does 
not appear, JavaScript is sometimes disabled under the 
standard security settings, which may limit operations on 
the setting page and the VB-H41/610/710 Viewer. 
Register the page as a trusted site as this automatically 
enables JavaScript settings. 
If the content block dialog box does not appear, follow the 
procedure below to display the [Trusted Sites] dialog box. 
The [Trusted sites] dialog box...

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„Enabling the Sound Function to Use Audio
In Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012, the sound 
function is disabled by default. 
To receive audio with the Viewer, follow the steps below to 
enable the sound function.
Note
If [Control Panel] is in the classic view, double-click [Sound]. 
Notes on Use with Windows Vista/
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows Server 
2008/Windows Server 2012
The following restrictions apply.
„RM-Lite 
For important information on the RM-Lite operating 
environment, see the...

Chapter 2
Initial Settings
❏Preparing the Camera for Use
❏Initial Setting Tool Installation
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Preparing the Camera for Use
Performing Initial Settings for the Camera
Before installing the camera, read this chapter and use the VB Initial Setting Tool to 
configure the IP address. 
“Installing the Necessary Software” (p. 26)
“Performing Initial Settings for the Camera” (p. 28) 
Checking Images
When initial settings are complete, access the camera via a web browser and check the 
image using the VB Viewer.
“Checking the Camera Image” (p. 29)
Installing the Camera
Install the camera to...

Preparing the Camera for Use
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Using VB-H41/610/710 Viewer
The cameras built-in VB-H41/610/710 Viewer features an Admin Viewer for administrators 
and a VB Viewer for guest users. Use the VB viewer to check distribution to guest users 
and Admin Viewer to check all operations.
“Chapter 7 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer”
Operating
If an error message appears or the camera fails to operate correctly, see the error 
message and log message information in “Chapter 8 Appendix”.
“Chapter 8...

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Install the following software to perform initial settings for the camera.
 VB Initial Setting Tool: Software required for performing initial camera settings
 Admin Tools Certificate: An electronic certificate that is required for using Admin Viewer and Admin Tools
 Camera Angle Setting Tool: Software to use for camera angle adjustments when installing the camera
 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5: The execution environment required for network camera software (not 
required if already...

Installing the Necessary Software
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Initial Settings
The VB Initial Setting Tool and Camera Angle Setting 
Tool icons appear on the desktop.
Notes on Use with Internet Explorer 9 or 
Greater and Windows Server 2003/
Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 
2012
„Registering the Top Page of the Camera as a 
Trusted Site
In Internet Explorer 9 or greater and Windows Server 2003/
Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2012, the security 
level for Internet sites and intranet sites on Internet Explorer 
is set to...

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Use the VB Initial Setting Tool to configure the camera 
network. 
To launch the VB Initial Setting Tool, double-click the 
[VB Initial Setting Tool] icon on the desktop.
The Tool will automatically detect the camera 
connected to the network and display the cameras 
MAC address, IP address and model name. 
The factory setting IP address is set to 192.168.100.1. 
The MAC address can be found on the label on the 
camera (“Installation Guide” > “Part Names”). To use a setting other than the default...

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Initial Settings
Once initial settings are complete, check the image on the 
camera with the VB Viewer. When doing so, set the PC 
network settings to comply with the IP address and 
subnet mask settings on the camera. 
The viewer launches and displays the camera image. 
If the top page of the camera does not appear or the 
VB Viewer does not launch, see “Troubleshooting” 
(p. 150) in “Chapter 8 Appendix”.
Checking the Camera Image
1Click to select the cameras MAC address which will be 
checked, and...

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