Canon network camera VBH41 User Manual

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Setting Page
5
Camera Name
[Camera Name] 
Be sure to enter [Camera Name (alphanumeric 
characters)].
Up to 15 ASCII characters (spaces and printable 
characters) may be used for [Camera Name 
(alphanumeric characters)]. 
Note
 The camera name set here will be shown when the camera is 
registered for use with included RM-Lite. 
Initial Camera Settings(1) [AE Mode], [Slow Shutter], [Shutter Speed] 
Set the exposure control and shutter speed for the 
camera startup. 
[AE Mode] 
[Auto] 
The exposure is controlled automatically. 
[Auto (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.
[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] 
In this mode, a desired shutter speed can be 
specified. 
[Slow Shutter] 
Slow shutter can be used only if [Auto] is selected in 
[AE Mode]. 
Set the maximum slow shutter time to be used when 
in auto exposure mode when capturing video in a 
dark place. Select [Disable], [1/15], [1/8], [1/4] or 
[1/2]. As slower shutter speed generates residual 
images when capturing a moving subject, select an 
appropriate time according to the capture conditions. 
[Shutter Speed] 
Shutter speed can be used only if [Auto (Shutter-priority 
AE)] is selected in [AE  Mode]. 
Select a desired shutter speed from the 16 levels from 
[1/2] to [1/16000]. When capturing a moving subject, 
selecting a higher shutter speed can reduce blurry image 
capture. 
(2) [Exposure Compensation] 
The exposure compensation when the camera starts 
can be set in the range of [-4 (Dark)] to [4 (Bright)]. To 
brighten the image, set a positive value. To darken the 
image, set a negative value. 
(3) [Metering Mode] 
Set the metering mode when the camera starts. 
[Center-Weighted] 
The entire screen is metered by focusing on the 
center of the screen. 
Even when slightly darker/brighter areas are present 
on the periphery of the screen, an appropriate 
exposure can be achieved for the subject near the 
center. 
Use this mode if the subject is positioned near the 
center of the screen. 
[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name
The following can be set here. 
 Camera Name
Enter the name of the camera. The camera name 
is required for use with RM-Lite. 
 Initial Camera Settings
Sets shooting settings at camera start up.
 Camera Control
Set the digital zoom, image stabilizer and AGC 
limit. 

Set the day/night switching mode. 
 Installation Conditions
Sets installation conditions, such as LED settings.
 Camera Position Control
Set whether or not to limit the pan, tilt and zoom 
operations to the preset positions. Also, set the 
camera position when nobody has control 
privileges. 
 External Device Name
Set the external input device name and external 
output device name.  
						

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[Average] 
The entire screen is metered by averaging. 
A stable exposure can be achieved even in a 
capture environment where there are notable 
brightness differences within the screen. 
Use this mode to stabilize the exposure in locations 
where vehicles or people are moving. 
[Spot] 
The center of the screen is metered. 
An appropriate exposure can be achieved for the 
subject at the center of the screen regardless of the 
brightness/darkness on the periphery of the screen. 
Use this mode if you want to adjust the exposure to 
the center of the screen because the subject is 
receiving a spotlight or backlight, etc. 
(4) [Focus Mode]
Set the focus mode when camera starts. 
[Auto] 
Automatically brings the subject into focus. Normally 
[Auto] is selected. 
[Fixed at infinity] 
The focus can be fixed to near infinity. 
(5) [Smart Shade Control] 
Select [Disable] or one of the 7 levels from [1 (Mild)] to 
[7 (Strong)] for smart shade control at the camera 
startup.
(6) [White Balance] 
Select the white balance according to the light source 
to achieve natural color in the image. 
[Auto] 
The white balance is adjusted automatically. 
[Manual] 
Set the values of red and blue gain according to the 
light source. Enter a value from 0 to 1023 for both 
the [R Gain] and [B Gain]. 
[Daylight Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under daylight 
fluorescent lighting. 
[White Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under daylight 
fluorescent or white fluorescent lighting. 
[Warm Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under warm 
fluorescent lighting. 
[Mercury Lamp] 
Select this option to capture video under mercury 
lamps. 
[Sodium Lamp] 
Select this option to capture video under orange 
sodium lamps. 
[Halogen Lamp] Select this option to capture video under halogen 
lamps or incandescent bulbs. 
Note
 See “Subjects Difficult to Focus On” (p. 38).
 Focus ranges (rough guide) are shown in the following table 
according to the settings of [Day/Night] (p. 53), etc.
* When using an infrared lamp, the camera may be out of focus.
Important
 The initial camera settings (1) to (6) define the defaults that 
apply when the camera is started. Setting changes will be 
reflected only after the camera is reconnected or rebooted. 
Specify the settings used in the actual operating environment 
from the Admin Viewer (p. 137).
 If the subject is a traffic signal or electronic scoreboard, etc., 
the captured image may flicker. 
In this case, try changing the [AE Mode] setting to [Auto 
(Shutter-priority AE)] and selecting a shutter speed lower 
than 1/100 to see if the problem improves.
 Setting a slow shutter speed may make it impossible for 
intelligent functions to work correctly. Select a shutter speed 
that suits the capture conditions and purpose.

 In conditions where an outdoor scene is captured 
from an indoor location through a glass window, the camera 
may focus on the glass surface if there is dust or water there. 
Install the camera at the shortest possible distance from the 
glass surface. 
Focus 
ModeDome 
Setting
Day/Night Setting
Day ModeNight Mode
Wide endTele endWide endTele end
AutoDo not use0.3 m (12 in) 
– infinity1.0 m (3.3 ft) 
– infinity1.0 m (3.3 ft) 
– infinity1.5 m (4.9 ft) 
– infinity
Use 2.0 m (6.6 ft) – infinity1.0 m (3.3 ft) 
– infinity2.2 m (7.2 ft) 
– infinity
Fixed at 
infinityDo not use/
UseFocused at infinity
* 
						

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5
Setting Page
Camera Control 
(1) [Digital Zoom] 
Set digital zoom to [Disable] or [Enable]. 
The higher the digital zoom ratio, the lower the image 
quality becomes. 
(2) [Image Stabilizer] 
Select [Disable], [On1] or [On2] for image stabilizer. 
Image stabilizer has the effect of correcting blurry 
images. Try [On2] if the image is still blurry after 
selecting [On1]. 
If you have selected [On1] or [On2] as the image 
stabilizer setting, the viewing angle will be smaller and 
the image more coarse than when [Disable] is 
selected. This is not a malfunction. 
(3) [AGC Limit]
Select one of 5 levels from 1 to 5 to automatically set 
the upper gain limit. The greater the value, the higher 
the sensitivity becomes. If you do not want to use the 
automatic gain adjustment, select [OFF]. Setting the 
[AGC Limit] allows you to record with reduced noise 
when recording in low light conditions.Day/Night
(1) [Mode] 
Set Day/Night mode to [Manual] or [Auto]. 
It is also possible to switch between [Day Mode] and 
[Night Mode] using Admin Viewer Night Mode 
function (p. 141). 
If you have selected [Auto], set [Switching Brightness] 
and [ Response (sec.)] according to the environment 
in which the camera is installed as well as the desired 
switching conditions. 
(2) [Switching Brightness] 
Set the brightness at which Day Mode and Night 
Mode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in 
[Mode]. Select [Darker], [Slightly Darker], [Standard], 
[Slightly Brighter] or [Brighter]. Select [Darker] if you 
want to capture video in color as much as possible. 
Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this mode 
switches to black & white sooner. 
(3) [Response (sec.)] 
Set the time in seconds needed for judgment on 
switching between Day Mode and Night Mode when 
[Auto] is selected in [Mode]. Select [60], [30], [20], 
[10] or [5]. 
The mode will switch between Day Mode and Night 
Mode if brightness remains above or below the level 
set in (2) for the number of seconds specified. 
Select [30] or [60] if brightness changes frequently, 
such as when a light source passes in front of the 
camera. Select [5] or [10] if change in brightness is 
minimal. 
Degree of 
blurriness 
correctedViewing angle 
ratioEffective 
pixels
Disable — 100%Approx. 2.07 
megapixels
On1 Small 83%Approx. 1.44 
megapixels
On2 Large 50%Approx. 0.52 
megapixels
Important
 If [On2] is selected, it is best to select a video size smaller 
than “960 x 540”.
 The image stabilizer is not effective when the subject is 
shaking. 
 The image stabilizer is not effective beyond a certain level of 
vibration or against momentary vibration. 
 See “Important” on p. 94, p. 100 for precautionary notes 
regarding Admin Tools configuration when image stabilizer is 
set.
 See “Important” on p. 136 for precautionary notes regarding 
the Viewer when image stabilizer is set.
 [AGC Limit] is disabled when [Exposure] is set to [Manual] or 
[Auto (Flickerless)] in the Admin Viewer.
 Minimum subject illumination may change when [AGC Limit] 
is set. 
Important
 If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], conduct a thorough 
operation test to check the effectiveness of the setting 
beforehand. 
 If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], set [Exposure] of the 
Admin Viewer to [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-
priority AE)] (p. 140).
 To use with infrared illumination, set [Day/Night] to [Manual].
 When Day/Night Mode is set to [Manual], in additional to the 
Day/Night function of the Admin Viewer (p. 141), it is also 
possible to switch Day/Night Mode via settings in [Setting 
Page] > [Event] > [External Device Input] (p. 65) or [Event] > 
[Timer] (p. 66).
 When [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] are switched, the image 
may not focus correctly depending on the brightness.
 If [Day/Night] is set to [Auto], the infrared cutoff filter may 
move several times while the mode is switching between 
[Day Mode] and [Night Mode]. Pan, tilt, zoom and manual 
focus will not work during this period. 
						

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Installation Conditions
(1) [Dome]
Select whether or not a dome is used. To use the 
camera with a dome housing unit, select [Use]. 
(2) [LED Setting]
Select [Turn Off] or [Turn On] for the LED operation 
status on the camera. Set to [Turn Off] if you do not 
want to turn on the LED.
Set to [Turn Off] if the separately sold indoor dome 
housing (DR41-C-VB/DR41-S-VB) will be used, if 
reflected LED light enters the capture area or 
otherwise interferes with image capture, or if you do 
not want to show that the camera is operating.
(3) [Image Flip]
Select the orientation of the camera image. The 
factory default setting is [Disable] (ceiling mounted). 
Select [Enable] when installing in upright positions. 
Note
 For the focus ranges when the dome is set to [Use], 
see the note on p. 52.
 The LED will light for several seconds when booting even if the 
[LED Setting] is set to [Turn Off]. 
Camera Position Control
(1) [Restricted to Presets]
Set the camera control preset to [No Restriction] or 
[Preset Only]. The administrator can limit camera 
control by non-administrators to preset angles by 
selecting [Preset Only]. 
(2) [Camera Position without Control] 
Select either [Do not return to Home Position] or 
[Return to Home Position] as the action when no 
control privileges are requested by users and the 
home position has already been set. 
When [Return to Home Position] is selected and no 
users have control privileges, the camera moves 
automatically to the home position. This function 
requires the home position of the camera be set in 
advance. Set the home position using Preset Setting 
Tool (p. 96).External Input Device 1, 2 / External Output Device 1, 2
[Device Name] for external input device/external output 
device 
Be sure to enter each device name in order to identify 
the corresponding external device being connected.  
Enter [Device Name (alphanumeric characters)] using 
up to 15 characters (ASCII characters (space or 
printable characters) excluding the double quotation 
mark (“)). 
Note
The external device name set here will be shown when the Admin 
Viewer or included RM-Lite is used.  
						

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Setting Page
5
JPEG
(1) [Video Quality] 
Select a desired video quality from 1 to 5 (5 levels) for 
videos transmitted at each video size in JPEG. 
Greater values have higher quality.
(2) [Video Quality: Digital PTZ]
Select a desired video quality from 1 to 5 (5 levels) for 
Digital PTZ.
Greater values have higher quality.
(3) [Video Size: video Transmission] 
Select [320x240], [480x270], [960x540] or 
[1920x1080] for the size of images transmitted. This 
becomes the start-up video size used by each viewer 
if no video size has been set.
(4) [Maximum Frame Rate: Video Transmission] 
Limit the maximum transmission frame rate per 
second to reduce the viewer load. The maximum is 30 
frames/sec. Enter a value of between 0.1 and 30.0. 
(5) [Video Size: Upload / SD card] 
Select [320x240], [480x270], [960x540] or 
[1920x1080] for the size of images when using the 
upload function (p. 59) or when recording to an SD 
card (p. 75). Use [Video Record Action] (p. 64) in the 
[Event] menu to specify the destination of a video 
recording (upload or SD card recording).H.264
(1) [Bit Rate Control] 
Select [Do not use bit rate control] or [Use bit rate 
control].
Select [Use bit rate control] when [Video Format] 
under [Upload] is set to [H.264] or when [Video 
Format] under [Memory Card] is set to [H.264].
(2) [Target Bit Rate (kbps)] 
If [Use bit rate control] is selected in (1), select a 
desired target bit rate from the 17 levels from [64] to 
[16384].
(3) [Video Quality] 
If [Do not use bit rate control] is selected in (1), select 
a desired quality from 1 to 5 (total 5 levels) for H.264 
video transmission. 
Greater values have higher quality. 
(4) [Video Size] 
Select [480x270], [960x540] or [1920x1080] for the 
size of video transmitted. 
(5) [Frame Rate (fps)] 
Select [30], [15], [10], [6], [5], [3], [2] or [1] (fps) for 
the frame rate of video transmitted.
(6) [I Frame Interval (sec)]
Select [0.5], [1], [1.5], [2], [3], [4] or [5] for the I frame 
interval (sec) for H.264 video.
[Video] Setting Video Size, Quality and Frame Rate
The following can be set here. 
 JPEG
Set the video quality, size, maximum frame rate 
and upload size in JPEG. 
 H.264
Set the bit rate, video size and capture frame rate 
in H.264. 
 On-screen display
Set time, character string, etc. displayed over 
images. 
Important
 When the SD card recording and upload settings are 
configured, the following restrictions apply.
- Only [Use bit rate control] can be selected for [Bit Rate 
Control].
- Only [3072] or less can be selected for [Target Bit Rate 
(kbps)].
- Only one of [0.5], [1], and [1.5] can be selected for [I 
Frame Interval (sec)].
 Network load will increase if a larger video size is set or 
higher video quality and target bit rate are set, as this 
increases data size per frame. As a result, the following could 
occur:
JPEG: The frame rate may drop
H.264: Video may be temporarily disrupted 
						

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On-screen display
(1) [Date display] 
Select whether to enable date display over images. If 
[Enable] is selected, date information will be 
displayed over images. 
(2) [Position of date display] 
Select [Upper left], [Upper right], [Lower left] or 
[Lower right] for the position of date display 
information. 
(3) [Format of date display] 
Select [YYYY/MM/DD], [DD/MM/YYYY] or [MM/DD/
YYYY] for the format of the date display. 
(4) [Time display] 
Select whether to enable time display over images. If 
[Enable] is selected, display time information will be 
displayed over images. 
(5) [Position of time display] 
Select [Upper left], [Upper right], [Lower left] or 
[Lower right] for the position of time display 
information. 
(6) [Text display] 
Select [Display nothing], [Display designated string] 
or [Display camera name] for the text string to display 
over images. 
If [Display designated string] is selected, the [Text 
string display] set in (8) will be displayed. 
If [Display camera name] is selected, the text string 
set in [Camera Name (alphanumeric characters)] 
under [Camera] will be shown (p. 51). 
(7) [Position of text display] 
Select the position of text display from [Upper left], 
[Upper right], [Lower left] or [Lower right]. (8) [Text string display] 
If [Display designated string] is selected in (6) [Text 
display], you can enter a text string of up to 15 ASCII 
characters (spaces and printable characters) for 
superimposed display on the video.
(9) [Color of text] 
Select [Black], [Blue], [Cyan], [Green], [Yellow], 
[Red], [Magenta] or [White] for the color of text to be 
displayed over the image. 
(10)[Color of text outline] 
Select [Black], [Blue], [Cyan], [Green], [Yellow], 
[Red], [Magenta] or [White] for the color of text 
outline. 
(11)[Color depth of text and outline] 
Select [Fill text and outline], [Make text only 
transparent], [Make text only translucent] or [Make 
text and outline translucent] for the color depth of text 
and outline to be displayed over the image. 
Note
 The on-screen time display may not correspond with camera 
time by several seconds (p. 50).
 Depending on video quality settings, on-screen display may 
become difficult to decipher. Set after confirming appearance 
on actual images. 
 Block noise may become noticeable if a large video size and 
low target bit rate are set. 
 The data size may increase depending on the type or 
movement of the subject. If the frame rate remains low or 
other undesirable conditions continue for a prolonged 
period, lower the video size or quality setting.
 Note that if you are using included RM-Lite, the hard disk 
usage will also be affected during recording.
Important
The on-screen time display is not suitable for usage where high 
reliability is required. Use as reference information only where 
utmost and constant reliability is required for surveillance.  
						

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Setting Page
5
RTP Server
(1) [RTP]
Set RTP to [Disable] or [Enable].
(2)
[RTSP Authentication Method]
Set the RTSP authentication method to [Basic 
Authentication], [Digest Authentication], or [No 
Authentication].
(3) [RTSP Port]
Set the RTSP port number to 554 or in the range of 
1024 to 65535.
Normally [554] (factory default setting) is used.
Audio Multicast
(1) [Multicast Address]
Set the multicast address for audio transmission in the 
range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (IPv4) or an 
address beginning with ff00::/8 (IPv6).
To disable Multicast, set to [0.0.0.0] (IPv4) or [::0(::)] 
(IPv6).
(2) [Multicast Port]
Set the multicast port number for audio transmission 
to an even number in the range 1024 to 65534.
To disable Multicast, set to [0].
(3) [Multicast TTL]
Set the effective scope of multicast distribution 
between 0 and 255.
To disable Multicast, set to [0].
The TTL (Time To Live), representing the effective 
scope of multicast distribution, is decremented each 
time the signal passes through a router. When the value reaches 0, the signal can no longer be 
distributed. For example, if TTL is set to [1], multicast 
distribution is confined to the local segment only and 
cannot be distributed by the router.
RTP Streaming 1 to 5
You can make settings for each stream, RTP Streaming 1 
to RTP Streaming 5, in a 5-session RTP stream 
distribution.
(1) [Video Size]
Select [320x240 JPEG], [480x270 JPEG], [960x540 
JPEG], [1920x1080 JPEG], or [H.264] for the format 
and size of video for RTP streaming.
[H.264] cannot be set for multiple RTP streams.
(2) [Frame Rate]
Set the frame rate if the RTP stream is JPEG video.
Cannot be configured for H.264.
(3) [Multicast Address]
Set the multicast address for RTP streaming in the 
range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (IPv4) or an 
address beginning with ff00::/8 (IPv6).
To disable Multicast, set to [0.0.0.0] (IPv4) or [::0(::)] 
(IPv6).
(4) [Multicast Port]
Set the multicast port number for RTP streaming to an 
even number in the range 1024 to 65534.
To disable Multicast, set to [0].
(5) [Multicast TTL]
Set the effective scope of multicast distribution for 
RTP streaming between 0 and 255.
To disable Multicast, set to [0].
The TTL (Time To Live), representing the effective 
scope of multicast distribution, is decremented each 
time the signal passes through a router. When the 
value reaches 0, the signal can no longer be 
distributed. For example, if TTL is set to [1], multicast 
distribution is confined to the local segment only and 
cannot be distributed by the router.
(6) [Audio Transmission]
Set RTP streaming audio transmission to [Disable] or 
[Enable].
[RTP]
RTP Server, Audio Multicast and RTP Streaming
The following can be set here.
Server
Enable RTP, and set the RTSP authentication 
method and port number.
 Audio Multicast
Make settings for multicast audio transmission.
Streaming 1 to 5
Make settings for RTP streaming of video, 
multicasting, and audio transmission. 
						

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Note
 RTP stream URL
rtsp://IP_address:port_number/rtpstream/config1(~5)=r|u|m
[=r|u|m] is optional and can be omitted. If specified, specify 
only one option.
r: Requests RTP over TCP
u: Requests RTP over UDP
m: Requests multicast
Example: RTP streaming 1 request using RTP over TCP
rtsp://192.168.100.1:554/rtpstream/config1=r
Note that the actual operation is dependent on the RTP client 
application, so the URL does not necessarily specify the 
method used for transmission.
 The video quality and, when H.264 is selected, bit rate control, 
video size, and frame rate, are determined by the [Video] 
settings.
 Regardless of the [Server] > [Audio Server] > [Audio 
Transmission from the Camera] setting, RTP streaming audio 
will be used.
However, to use audio settings, select [Enable] for [Audio 
Transmission from the Camera] and make the settings.
 The [Access Control] > [User Authority] > [Video Distribution] 
and [Audio Distribution] settings are not used for RTP.
 RTP streaming video may not be viewable on systems using a 
proxy server or firewall. If the video cannot be viewed, contact 
the system administrator.
 If host access restrictions are applied to a client while it is 
streaming using RTP over UDP, it may take from a few to 
several seconds until streaming ceases. 
						

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Setting Page
5
General Upload
(1) [Upload] 
Select [Upload Disabled], [HTTP Upload] or [FTP 
Upload] for the upload method.
(2) [Video Format]
Select the [JPEG] or [H.264] format for video you want 
to upload. 
If [H.264] is selected, select [Use bit rate control] 
under [Bit Rate Control] in [Video].
(3) [Frame Rate] 
Enter the maximum frame rate of image to be 
uploaded. This setting can only be made when 
[JPEG] is selected for [Video Format].
(4) [Pre-event Buffer (number of frames)] / [Pre-event 
Buffer (sec)]
Enter the number of frames or seconds of video to be 
buffered before the event. The maximum amount is 
number of frames for a [JPEG] selection and number 
of seconds for an [H.264] selection in [Video Format].
(5) [Post-event Buffer (number of frames)] / [Post-event 
Buffer (sec)]
Enter the number of frames or seconds of video to be 
buffered after the event. The maximum amount is 
number of frames for a [JPEG] selection and number 
of seconds for an [H.264] selection in [Video Format].
Note
The server or network load may increase and the frame rate may 
drop, depending on the settings. If this occurs, try the following 
measures. Also check the settings including the network to the 
server. 
 Reduce the image file size:
– Set a lower value under [Video Quality] for JPEG/H.264 
(p. 55). 
– Set a lower value for [Video Size: Upload / SD card] for 
JPEG (p. 55).
– Set a lower value for [Video Size] for H.264 (p. 55).
– Set a lower value under [Target Bit Rate (kbps)] for H.264 
(p. 55).
 Reduce the uploading frequency: 
– Reduce the value in [Pre-event Buffer] or [Post-event Buffer] 
(p. 59). 
[Upload] 
Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification
The following can be set here. 
 General Upload
Set the upload operation to be performed and the 
image buffer.
 HTTP Upload
Set HTTP connection uploads. 
 FTP Upload
Set FTP connection uploads. 
 E-mail Notification
Set event information and image e-mail 
notifications. Important
 If the upload function is used, either the [Event] menu must 
be set (p. 64) or the [Event] tab in the Intelligent Function 
Setting Tool (p. 110) must be set. 
 If you are using both e-mail notification by text and image 
and image upload by HTTP/FTP, set [Video Size: Upload / SD 
card] (p. 55) to a small size.
 HTTP upload does not support SSL/TLS. 
 If the camera is set to perform upload or e-mail notification 
continuously, not all images or e-mails may be sent 
depending on the video size and the network condition to the 
server. In this case, an event log message is displayed 
(p. 79). 
 If the destination for HTTP/FTP upload or e-mail notification is 
set for a Windows operating system, IPsec communication 
cannot be applied.
 When an H.264 video is uploaded, the following restrictions 
apply to [H.264] of [Video].
- Only [Use bit rate control] can be selected for [Bit Rate 
Control].
- Only [3072] or less can be selected for [Target Bit Rate 
(kbps)].
- Only one of [0.5], [1], and [1.5] can be selected for [I 
Frame Interval (sec)].
 The maximum image buffer size capacity is approx. 5 MB. 
If a large video size is set, the Frame Rate, Pre-event Buffer 
and Post-event Buffer may not be achieved as specified. 
 If buffering cannot be achieved as specified, a message is 
written to the event log (p. 79). 
Before using a large video size, confirm that no messages 
appear in the event log.
 Regardless of the image buffer frame rate setting, only a 
single image will be uploaded when a timer event occurs 
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– If [Volume Detection Event] is enabled, disable [ON Event 
Operation] or [OFF Event Operation] (p. 64). 
– From the Intelligent Function Setting Tool [Event] tab > 
disable [ON Event Operation], [OFF Event Operation] or 
[Detected mode Operation] (p. 110). 
– If [External Device Input Event] is enabled, disable [Active 
Event Operation] or [Inactive Event Operation] (p. 65). 
– If [Timer Event] is enabled, increase the value in [Repeat 
Interval] (p. 66). 
HTTP Upload
The HTTP upload function sends notifications via HTTP or 
via HTTP with attached video, depending on the network 
camera event.
(1) [Notification] 
Select [Notification Only with HTTP] or [Video 
attached Notification with HTTP] as the content of 
notification. 
(2) [URI] 
Enter the URI to be uploaded to (using up to 255 
characters). 
(3) [User Name], [Password] 
Enter the user name and password required for 
authentication. 
Digest authentication is not supported.
(4) [Proxy Server] 
Enter the host name or IP address of the proxy server 
(using up to 63 characters). 
(5) [Proxy Port] 
Enter the port number of the proxy server (factory 
default setting is [80]). 
(6) [Proxy User Name], [Proxy Password] 
Enter the user name and password of the proxy 
server. 
Digest authentication is not supported.
(7) [Parameter (query string)] 
Enter the parameter (using up to 127 characters). 
Parameters can be specified using the “%” character 
(p. 148).
(8) [HTTP Upload Test] 
Clicking [Exec] initiates an upload test based on the 
settings currently entered. Only one JPEG image is 
uploaded. It is not necessary to click [Apply].
After entering a password, first click [Exec], then 
[Apply] the password.FTP Upload
(1) [Notification] 
The content of notification is set to [Video data upload 
with FTP]. 
(2) [FTP Server] 
Enter the host name or IP address of the FTP server 
(using up to 63 characters). 
(3) [User Name], [Password] 
Enter the user name and password required for 
authentication. 
(4) [PASV Mode] 
Select [Disable] or [Enable] for the PASV mode when 
uploading via FTP. 
(5) [File Upload Path] 
Enter the path to the folder where the image file is to 
be uploaded to (using up to 255 characters). 
(6) [File Naming] 
Set a desired file naming rule. 
[YYYYMMDDHHMMSSms] 
Images are uploaded according to the file name 
format of 
“{year}{month}{day}{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg”. 
(Example: 20130123112122000.jpg) 
[YYYYMMDD Directory/HHMMSSms] 
A subdirectory named “{year}{month}{day}” is 
created first, and then the image is uploaded using 
the file name “{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg”. 
(Example:  20130123/112122000.jpg) 
[Loop] 
Images are loaded with a file name numbered up to 
the value set in [Maximum Number of Loops]. 
(Example:  0000.jpg, 0001.jpg) 
[Maximum Number of Loops] 
If [Loop] is set under [File Naming], enter the 
maximum number of loops in the range of 0 to 9999. 
Important
 Enter [Proxy Server], [Proxy Port], [Proxy User Name] and 
[Proxy Password] if connecting via a proxy.
 For information about the HTTP upload function and settings, 
contact your nearest Canon Customer Service Center.