Canon network camera VBM40 User Manual

Chapter 1
Before Use
❏Camera Features
❏Software Information
❏Operating Environment and Precautions 

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This camera integrates both camera and server functions into a compact network camera.
„Optical Megapixel 20x Zoom Lens with Auto 
Focus and Pan/Tilt Functions
The camera is equipped with an optical megapixel 20x 
zoom lens (4x digital) with a maximum 55.4° horizontal 
angle of view in a compact body to ensure high-quality 
video monitoring. An auto focus function and pan/tilt 
functions that move the camera up, down, left, and right 
allow you to operate the camera and monitor conditions 
remotely....

VB-M40 Features
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Before Use„Small-scale Video Monitoring via Recording 
Software RM-Lite
This product comes with the RM-Lite Network Video 
Recording Software (P. 1-5). Images captured by up to 
four cameras can be recorded and displayed in real time 
to achieve small-scale video monitoring.
„Encrypted Communication
This camera supports SSL/TLS (HTTPS) in addition to 
IPsec.
„Supporting Diverse Installation Applications
The camera is compatible with PoE*, DC12V, AC24V, and 
AC adapter PA-V17 power....

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This section explains various software that can be used with the camera.
Installed Software
Viewer software for displaying images on the PC and 
various admin tools are loaded onto the camera.  The 
software can be used by accessing the camera via a web 
browser.
„VB-M40 Viewer 
 (See “Chapter 6 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer”)
There are two types of Viewer: the VB Viewer, which can 
be used by Guest Users, and the Admin Viewer for 
Administrators. 
The VB Viewer allows users to configure basic camera...

Camera Software
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Before UseRM-Lite (see “Administrators Manual”)
RM-Lite is bundled in the Setup CD-ROM and consists of the following two software packages.
RM-Lite Software Configuration
You can install and run the RM-Lite Storage Server and the RM-Lite Viewer on the same PC or on different PCs.
You can also register other network cameras besides the VB-M40 for use with RM-Lite.
Note
For details on the usage and functions of RM-Lite, see the “Administrators Manual”.
TypeOverviewLicense
RM-Lite...

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Comparison of Two Viewers
The camera has two viewers. The main differences are described below.
VB-M40 Viewer Audio Reception (One-way Communication)
RM-Lite Viewer Audio Reception (Two-way Communication)
Note
PC, speaker and microphone sold separately.
Viewer typeLive image displayAudio
VB-M40 Viewer JPEG Receives audio from the camera (one-way communication) 
RM-Lite Viewer JPEG/H.264 Transmits/receives audio (two-way communication) 
Audio from the microphone connected to the camera can be listened...

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Before Use
For the latest information on this product (firmware and Bundled Software, Users Manual, operating environment, etc.), 
please refer to the Canon Web Site.
VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0.1, VB-M40 Viewer, Admin Tools
*1  The browser must support JavaScript, XAML browser applications, and IFRAMEs. 
The VB Viewer requires cookies.
*2  Must be installed separately on operating systems other than Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. However, 
installation is unnecessary if only the VB...

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Notes on Use When the [Windows 
Firewall] Function is Enabled
When the VB Initial Setting Tool is started, the [Windows 
Security Alert] dialog box may appear. 
If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears, click 
[Unblock]. 
Once this button is clicked, the warning dialog box will no 
longer appear. 
If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box does not 
appear, the Windows firewall warning function may be 
disabled. Follow the procedure below to add the [VB 
Initial Setting Tool v5.0.1] as a...

Notes on Operating Environment
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Before Use
For details on registering trusted sites, click the [Learn 
more about Internet Explorers Enhanced Security 
Configuration] in the dialog box in step 1 and read the 
overview.
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-M40 Viewer. Register the 
page as a trusted site as this automatically enables...

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„Enabling the Sound Function to Use Audio
In Windows Server 2008, the sound function is disabled 
by default. 
To receive audio with the VB-M40 Viewer, follow the 
procedure 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
The following restrictions apply when using the camera 
with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
„RM-Lite
For more important information on the RM-Lite operating 
environment, see the...