Canon network camera VBM40 User Manual

							ENGLISH
Network Camera
Operation Guide
Be sure to read this Operation Guide before using the network camera. 
						

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Thank you for purchasing a Canon Network Camera VB-M40/VB-M40B (hereafter referred to as VB-M40 or the camera). 
The only difference between the VB-M40 and VB-M40B is the exterior color. Both camera models are for indoor use only.
This Operation Guide explains the camera settings and operations. Read these guides carefully before using the VB-M40 to 
ensure correct use. Also, be sure to read the ReadMe files in LICENSE folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
For the latest information on this product (firmware and Bundled Software, Users Manual, operating environment etc.), 
please refer to the Canon Web Site.
Disclaimer
Canon Inc. shall not be responsible for any financial 
losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of 
recorded information or images, regardless of the internal 
or external cause of the loss.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY 
ACCOMPANYING THE VB-M40/VB-M40B: (1) NEITHER 
CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR 
AFFILIATES MAKE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE 
MATERIAL IN THIS OPERATION GUIDE OR WITH 
REGARD TO THE USE OF THE VB-M40/VB-M40B 
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, 
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE OR USE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT AND (2) 
NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES 
OR AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, 
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY 
NATURE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS 
MATERIAL OR THE VB-M40/VB-M40B.
„Notes
1 All rights reserved.
2 The contents of this guide are subject to change 
without any prior notice.
3 This document has been prepared with utmost 
attention to accuracy. If you have any comment, 
however, please contact the Customer Service Center 
indicated on the back cover.
4 Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome of 
using this product, regardless of Items 2 and 3 above.
Copyright
Videos, images or sounds recorded with your VB-M40 
may not be utilized or published without consent of 
copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as 
permitted for personal use under the relevant copyright 
law.
Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights 
Regarding the Use of Video/Audio
When using the VB-M40 (for video or audio recording), it 
is the full responsibility of the user to protect privacy and 
avoid any violation of publicity rights. Canon shall have no 
liability whatsoever in this regard.
Reference
• Obtain consent from the Administrator before installing 
the camera to film specific buildings or rooms.
Legal Notice
In some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited by 
law or regulation, the details of which differ by country or 
region. Before using the VB-M40, check the laws or 
regulations of the country or region where the camera is 
used.
Trademark Notice
 Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks 
of Canon Inc.
 Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Server 
and ActiveX are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
 Windows is legally recognized as the Microsoft 
Windows Operating System.
 This product comes with exFAT, a licensed file system 
technology from Microsoft.
 SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
 Other brands or product names in this guide are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 
companies.
Introduction
 Warning 
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 
this product to rain or moisture. 
						

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Notes on the Bundled Software RM-Lite 
( Disclaimer )
Flaws or other problems with RM-Lite may result in 
recording failure or destruction or loss of recorded data. 
Canon shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss or 
damages incurred by the user as a result of such 
problems.
Notes on License Agreement for Bundled 
Software
For information on the License Agreement for Bundled 
Software, refer to the next file in the BundledSoftware 
folder in the Bundled Setup CD-ROM LICENSE folder.
European Union (and EEA) only.
These symbols indicate that 
this product is not to be 
disposed of with your 
household waste, according to 
the WEEE Directive (2002/96/
EC), the Battery Directive 
(2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing 
those Directives.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown 
above, in accordance with the Battery Directive, this 
indicates that a heavy metal (Hg = Mercury, Cd = 
Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or 
accumulator at a concentration above an applicable 
threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
This product should be handed over to a designated 
collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis 
when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized 
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic 
equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. 
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a 
possible impact on the environment and human health 
due to potentially hazardous substances that are 
generally associated with EEE.
Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product 
will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, 
please contact your local city office, waste authority, 
approved scheme or your household waste disposal 
service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment
.(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
H.264
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the 
MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant 
video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-
commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed 
under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant 
video. No license is granted or implied for any other use 
for MPEG-4 standard.
Open Source Software
The product (VB-M40 and bundled RM-Lite) contains 
Open Source Software modules. For details, see 
“ThirdPartySoftware-E.pdf” (Third-Party Software License) 
in the Open-SourceSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder 
on the Setup CD-ROM. Each modules license conditions 
are also available in the same folder.
Software under GPL and LGPL
If you would like to obtain the source code under GPL/
LGPL, please contact the dealer or sales agent where you 
purchased the product. Software TypeFile Name
VB Initial Setting Tool VBTools-E.txt
RM-Lite Network Video 
Recording SoftwareRM-Lite-E.txt 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................ii
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... ii
Copyright................................................................................................................................. ii
Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of Video/Audio ............................ ii
Trademark Notice.................................................................................................................... ii
Notes on the Bundled Software RM-Lite ( Disclaimer ) ............................................................iii
Notes on License Agreement for Bundled Software ...............................................................iii
European Union (and EEA) only. ............................................................................................iii
H.264 .......................................................................................................................................iii
Open Source Software ............................................................................................................iii
How to Read This Operation Guide ........................................................................... viii
Users Manuals...................................................................................................................... viii
How to use this Operation Guide .......................................................................................... viii
Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions................................................................................. viii
Safety Precautions....................................................................................................... ix
Maintenance............................................................................................................................ x
Chapter 1 Before Use
VB-M40 Features......................................................................................................1 - 2
Camera Software ......................................................................................................1 - 4
Installed Software ................................................................................................................ 1 - 4
Bundled Software ................................................................................................................1-4
Network Video Recording Software (optional) .................................................................... 1 - 4
User Support Tool ...............................................................................................................1-4
Operating Environment .............................................................................................1 - 7
Notes on Operating Environment .............................................................................1 - 8
Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is Enabled ...................................... 1 - 8
Notes on Use with Windows Server 2003/Windows Server 2008 ....................................... 1 - 8
Notes on Use with Windows Server 2008 ........................................................................... 1 - 9
Notes on Use with Windows Vista/Windows 7 .................................................................. 1 - 10
Chapter 2 Initial Settings
Preparing the Camera for Use ..................................................................................2 - 2
Installing the VB Initial Setting Tool ..........................................................................2 - 3
Performing Initial Settings for the Camera ................................................................2 - 4
Checking the Camera Image ....................................................................................2 - 5 
						

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Chapter 3 Top Page of the Camera
Accessing the Top Page of the Camera ...................................................................3 - 2
Accessing the Top Page of the Camera ............................................................................. 3 - 2
Accessing the Setting Menu ............................................................................................... 3 - 2
Accessing the Admin Tools ................................................................................................ 3 - 2
Accessing Admin Viewer .................................................................................................... 3 - 3
Accessing VB Viewer .......................................................................................................... 3 -3
User Authentication .............................................................................................................3-3
Certificate Registration ........................................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4 Setting Page
Setting Menu.............................................................................................................4 - 2
Accessing the Setting Menu .....................................................................................4 - 3
Setting Menu ....................................................................................................................... 4 - 3
Items Common to All Setting Pages.................................................................................... 4 - 3
[Network] Administrator Password and LAN, IP Address, DNS and 
Other Settings .....................................................................................................4 - 5
[Date and Time] Set the Date and Time ...................................................................4 - 8
[Camera] Camera Control and External Device Name Settings ...............................4 - 9
[Video] Image Size, Quality and Frame Rate Settings ...........................................4 - 13
[Upload] Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification...................................4 - 15
[Server] Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server Settings ...........................4 - 18
[Event] Image Buffer, Volume Detection, Audio Playback and Timer Settings.......4 - 20
[Access Control] Setting User Access Privileges....................................................4 - 23
[IPsec] IPsec Settings .............................................................................................4 - 25
[SSL/TLS] HTTP Communication Encryption Settings ...........................................4 - 28
[Memory Card] SD Memory Card Operations and Settings....................................4 - 30
[Reboot Item] Setting Items Requiring Rebooting ..................................................4 - 32
[Maintenance] Viewing Event Logs and Current Settings and 
Performing Maintenance ...................................................................................4 - 33 
						

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Chapter 5 Admin Tools
Admin Tools Overview ..............................................................................................5 - 2
Admin Tools ........................................................................................................................ 5 - 2
Privacy Mask Setting Tool ................................................................................................... 5 - 2
Panorama Creation Tool...................................................................................................... 5 - 2
View Restriction Setting Tool ............................................................................................... 5 - 2
Preset Setting Tool .............................................................................................................. 5 - 3
Intelligent Function Setting Tool .......................................................................................... 5 - 3
Log Viewer .......................................................................................................................... 5 - 3
Accessing Admin Tools ............................................................................................5 - 4
Launch Admin Tools ........................................................................................................... 5 -4
Privacy Mask Setting Tool ........................................................................................5 - 5
Setting the Privacy Mask Area ............................................................................................ 5 - 6
Changing/Deleting a Privacy Mask Area ............................................................................ 5 - 8
Panorama Creation Tool...........................................................................................5 - 9
Capturing a Panorama Image ........................................................................................... 5 - 10
Saving/Deleting a Panorama Image ................................................................................. 5 - 11
Opening a Panorama Image from Image Files/Saving as Image Files............................. 5 - 11
View Restriction Setting Tool ..................................................................................5 - 12
Setting View Restrictions ................................................................................................... 5 - 14
Preset Setting Tool .................................................................................................5 - 16
Setting the Preset ..............................................................................................................5-19
Preset Tour ........................................................................................................................ 5 - 20
Intelligent Function Setting Tool .............................................................................5 - 22
Flow of Intelligent Function Setting ................................................................................... 5 - 26
Setting Intelligent Function Detection Settings ................................................................. 5 - 27
Log Viewer ..............................................................................................................5 - 31
Downloading Log Files...................................................................................................... 5 - 32
How to View Logs.............................................................................................................. 5-32 
						

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Chapter 6 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer
Overview of Viewer ...................................................................................................6 - 2
Major Differences Between the Admin Viewer and the VB Viewer ..................................... 6 - 2
User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges................................................................. 6 - 2
Launching the Viewer ...............................................................................................6 - 4
Launching the Viewer.......................................................................................................... 6-4
Shutting Down the Viewer. .................................................................................................. 6 - 4
Connecting from Admin Tools............................................................................................. 6 - 4
How to Operate the Viewer.......................................................................................6 - 5
Display Screens of Admin Viewer ....................................................................................... 6 - 5
VB Viewer ............................................................................................................................ 6 - 6
Obtaining Camera Control Privileges.................................................................................. 6 - 6
Controlling the Camera ....................................................................................................... 6 -7
Setting Video and Audio ..................................................................................................... 6 - 9
Displaying Information ...................................................................................................... 6 - 11
Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator......................................6 - 12
Opening/Closing Control Items ......................................................................................... 6 - 12
Performing Operations and Settings ................................................................................. 6 - 12
Setting the Smart Shade Control ....................................................................................... 6 - 12
Setting the Focus ..............................................................................................................6-13
Setting the Exposure ......................................................................................................... 6 -13
Setting White Balance ....................................................................................................... 6 - 14
Setting the Night Mode ..................................................................................................... 6 - 15
Operating the External Device Output .............................................................................. 6 - 15
Displaying Event Status .................................................................................................... 6 - 15
Chapter 7 Appendix
SD Memory Card Access .........................................................................................7 - 2
Modifiers ...................................................................................................................7 - 4
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................7 - 6
List of Log Messages ................................................................................................7 - 8
List of Viewer Messages .........................................................................................7 - 20
Restore Settings .....................................................................................................7 - 21
Restoring the Initial Setting from the Maintenance Page in the Web Browser.................. 7 - 21
Restore Factory Default Settings with the Reset Switch on the Camera........................... 7 - 21
List of Factory Default Settings ...............................................................................7 - 23
Index .......................................................................................................................7 - 32 
						

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Users Manuals
This camera comes with the “Installation Guide” and 
“Operation Guide” (this manual) included in the Setup 
CD-ROM.
Also included in the Setup CD-ROM is the recording 
software RM-Lite (“Network Video Recording Software 
RM-Lite v1.0” in “Chapter 1 Before Use”). The following 
Users Manuals are available.
How to use this Operation Guide
The assumed reading format of this Users Manual is on a 
PC screen.
Software Screenshots
The software screenshots shown in these Users Manuals 
are illustrative samples only. The screenshots may differ 
from the actual screens displayed.
Further, screenshots used with the explanations are from 
Windows 7.
Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions
This section explains marks used in this Operation Guide. 
This Operation Guide uses the following marks to indicate 
the important information the user should know in order to 
use the product safely. Be sure to observe these items.
How to Read This Operation Guide
VB-M40 Installation Guide (Bundled)
This guide provides notes on the camera installation and 
explains the procedures to install the camera using a 
ceiling mount cover (optional), as well as the main 
camera specifications. Sections you should reference in 
this guide will be marked “Installation Guide” along with 
the name of the reference items.
Operation Guide (This Document) (VBM40OG_E.pdf)
This document explains the initial camera settings, 
Admin Tools settings, viewer operations and 
troubleshooting, etc. This document is included in the 
Setup CD-ROM. 
Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite
Administrators Manual (RML10AM_E.pdf)
This document gives a detailed explanation of how to 
use RM-Lite. Be sure to read this document. 
Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite
Viewer Operation Guide (RM10VOG_E.pdf)
This is the operation guide for RM-Lite Viewer. For more 
details on operating procedures for the viewer, see 
Administrators Manual. 
MarkMeaning
WarningInappropriate handling against the 
instruction accompanied by this sign 
may result in death or serious injury. Be 
sure to observe these warnings to 
ensure safety. 
CautionInappropriate handling against the 
instruction accompanied by this sign 
may result in injury. Be sure to observe 
these precautions to ensure safety. 
CautionInappropriate handling against the 
instruction accompanied by this sign 
may result in property damage. Be sure 
to observe these precautions. 
ImportantThis symbol indicates other actions or 
information that should be heeded. 
Important notes and restrictions are 
provided. Be sure to read this 
document. 
NoteContains reference information for 
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The following explains the items that must be observed when using the VB-M40.
If they are not observed, injury, death and/or property damage may occur. Read the following information carefully and 
observe the instructions without fail.
Important Warnings
Safety Precautions
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 AC adapter can be connected to VB-M40 from a 
standard AC power outlet.
Please check your instruction manual to make sure that 
your VB-M40 is compatible with this adapter.
• The socket-outlet should be installed near the 
equipment and should be easily accessible.
 Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet before 
cleaning or maintaining.
FDA regulation
This Network Camera has not been evaluated by the 
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a 
medical device. When incorporated into a system with 
medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. 
Therefore, please consult your legal advisor to 
determine whether FDA regulations apply.
FCC NOTICE
Network Camera, Model Name: VB-M40
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B 
limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the 
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If 
such changes or modifications should be made, you 
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U. S. A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U. S. A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003. 
						

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Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use of Intelligent Functions, Image 
Stabilizer and Bundled Network Video Recording 
Software RM-LiteNotes on Cleaning
Maintenance
Turn off the power before cleaning the camera.
„Cleaning of Exterior
1 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral 
detergent and wipe away the grime gently.
2 Wipe with a dry cloth.
„Cleaning of Lens
Use a commercial lens cleaner to remove grime on the 
lens surface.
 Auto focus may not work properly if the lens surface is 
dusty or dirty.
 Be aware that scratches on the lens surface may result 
in poor image capture.
„Maintenance for Indoor Dome Housing 
(Optional)
Grime on the dome case reduces image quality, so clean 
the dome periodically.
1 See steps in “Installing the Camera” in the Installation 
Guide bundled with the indoor dome housing and 
remove the dome.
2 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral 
detergent and wipe away the grime gently.
3 Wipe with a dry cloth.
4 Reattach the dome to its original position.
Periodically check the brackets and screws for rust and 
loosening to prevent injuries and equipment damage due 
to falling items.
For inspections, please contact the dealer where you 
purchased the product.
„Maintenance for Ceiling Mount Cover 
(Optional)
Periodically check the brackets and screws for rust and 
loose material to prevent injuries and equipment damage 
due to falling items (Installation Guide, “Installing the 
Camera”). 
For inspections, please contact the dealer where you 
purchased the product. 
 Warning 
 If you discover defective conditions such as smoke, 
strange sounds, heat or strange odors, immediately 
stop using the camera and contact your nearest 
dealer.
Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric 
shock. 
 Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
 Do not spill water or other liquid inside the camera, 
spray the camera with water, or otherwise wet it.
 Do not insert foreign objects into the camera.
 Do not use flammable sprays near the camera.
 Do not leave LAN cables, external power supplies or 
AC adapter (optional) power connectors connected 
when the camera is not in use for long periods.
 Do not damage the connecting cable.
This may cause fire or electric shock. 
 Do not use with medical devices or other life-support 
systems.
Depending on the PC and network environment, high-
precision video transmission cannot be guaranteed due 
to video delay or loss. 
Canon will assume no liability for any accident or 
damage resulting from use of the VB-M40 in the 
aforementioned devices or systems. 
Caution
 Do not capture the sun, halogen lamps, and other very 
bright light sources or subjects.
 Do not expose the camera to strong impact or 
vibration.
 Do not hold the network camera by the head.
 Do not forcibly turn the rotating parts of the camera by 
hand.
This may cause malfunction. 
This installation should be made by a qualified service 
person and should conform to all local codes.
Caution
 Do not use intelligent functions, image stabilizer or 
network video recording software RM-Lite in cases 
requiring a high level of reliability.
These features do not guarantee high-precision capture 
and cannot support applications beyond their intended 
range of use. Canon will assume no liability for any 
accident or damage resulting from use of these functions. 
 Warning 
 Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine or any other 
flammable solvent.
This may cause fire or electric shock.