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    							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.
    „Simultaneous Distribution of JPEG and H.264
    JPEG/H.264 video compression achieves high image 
    quality and a high frame rate of up to 30 frames per 
    second*
    1 in 1280x960 resolution. Up to 30 clients*2 can 
    view the same video simultaneously.
    *1 Note that the frame rate may drop depending on 
    performance of the PC running the viewer, the number 
    of clients connected at the same time, network load, 
    and other factors.
    *2 In H.264 distribution, up to 10 clients can be connected 
    at once.
    „Clear Video Capture in Low Illumination and 
    Day/Night Automatic Switching
    The camera can capture color images at a minimum 
    subject illumination of 0.4 lux (1/30 sec. with Smart Shade 
    Control off) or 0.03 lux (1/8 sec. with Smart Shade Control 
    on). In addition, the day/night automatic switching 
    function* ([Day/Night] (P. 4-11)) automatically switches 
    the camera between color mode when sufficient light is 
    available during daytime, and black & white mode in dark 
    conditions at nighttime, in order to support video 
    monitoring in locations with varying levels of illumination.
    * Before enabling day/night automatic switching, check 
    operations thoroughly.
    „Intelligent Functions that Enable a Wide 
    Range of Detection
    The camera also boasts a wide array of intelligent 
    functions, including moving object detection, abandoned 
    object detection, removed object detection, camera 
    tampering detection and volume detection. 
    Using detection results as a trigger, the system can 
    automatically upload the corresponding image to a designated location via FTP/HTTP/STMP (e-mail) or 
    provide event notification.
    „Privacy Mask Function
    The camera is also equipped with a privacy mask function 
    that hides part of an image. When the camera is panned, 
    tilted, or zoomed, the privacy mask area responds to the 
    camera image.
    „Smart Shade Control
    When the background is bright and the subject is difficult 
    to see, you can correct the contrast of dark areas to make 
    the subject clearer. Unlike backlight compensation, this 
    prevents blown out exposure of the background because 
    bright areas are not controlled. These processes are 
    implemented by dedicated hardware, which reduces 
    image degradation and can decrease system load 
    compared to conventional shade control (P. 6-12).
    „Image Stabilizer
    This function compensates for image blurriness caused 
    by vibrations when the camera is installed on the ceiling 
    or a pole (P. 4-11).
    * This function does not correct momentary vibration or 
    significant vibrations exceeding a certain level. Using 
    Image Stabilizer decreases image quality and reduces 
    the viewing angle.
    „SD/SDHC Memory Card Support
    You can save uploaded images, and logs to an SD 
    memory card when the network is down.
    „Pre-Loaded VB-M40 Viewer and Admin Tools
    VB-M40 Viewer and Admin Tools are loaded onto the 
    camera and can be operated via a web browser, so you 
    do not need to install any PC applications. You can set 
    three levels of user authority in the VB-M40 viewer; 
    [Administrator], [Authorized Users] and [Guest Users].
    VB-M40 Features 
    						
    							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. An optional indoor dome 
    housing and/or ceiling mount cover can be used to install 
    the camera on the ceiling (“Camera Options” in 
    “Installation Guide”).
    * PoE: Power over Ethernet
    „Two-Way Audio (Full Duplex)
    A microphone or speaker with an amplifier can be 
    connected*1 to the camera to transmit/receive audio (full 
    duplex) via the viewer*2. Switch the setting on the setting 
    page to select LINE IN or MIC IN as your desired audio 
    input mode (P. 4-18).
    *1 Microphones and amplifiers sold separately.
    *2 Only the RM-Lite Viewer supports two-way audio 
    communication.
    The VB-M40 Viewer only supports audio reception. 
    						
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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 
    controls and display images, but the visible area is limited 
    by privacy mask and view restriction settings. 
    Administrators can also restrict camera control privileges 
    and audio distribution, as well as limit camera usage to 
    registered users. 
    The Admin Viewer displays all images, regardless of view 
    restriction settings, and allows administrators to configure 
    and monitor all camera controls and events. 
    Images are displayed in JPEG format only. To display 
    H.264 video, install the RM-Lite Viewer (P. 1-5).
    „Admin Tools (see “Chapter 5 Admin Tools”)
    This tool configures camera settings and performs 
    management functions.
    It includes the Privacy Mask Setting Tool, Panorama 
    Creation Tool, View Restriction Setting Tool, Preset Setting 
    Tool, Intelligent Function Setting Tool, and the Log Viewer.
    Bundled Software
    The bundled Setup CD-ROM contains the VB Initial 
    Setting Tool, used when installing the camera, and 
    RM-Lite, Network Video Recording Software that records 
    camera images to the PC (hereafter RM-Lite). Install the 
    software on PC to use it.
    „VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0.1 
     (See “Chapter 2 Camera Initial Setting”)
    This tool performs initial settings for the camera. Install it 
    from the Setup CD-ROM (P. 2-3).
    „RM-Lite (P. 1-5)
    This software displays and records images from up to four 
    cameras in real time. The installer (RMLiteInstall.exe) can 
    be found in the Applications folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
    „Proxy Authentication Admin Viewer/Admin 
    Tools
    The cameras built-in the Admin Viewer and Admin Tools 
    cannot be used via a proxy server with proxy 
    authentication. This software lets you use Admin Viewer/
    Admin Tools via a proxy server with proxy authentication. 
    It is saved in the ProxyAuthSupport folder on the Setup 
    CD-ROM.
    Network Video Recording Software 
    (optional)
    Additional licenses can be purchased as necessary.
    „RM-Lite-V
    This additional license lets you install the RM-Lite Viewer 
    on multiple PCs. Purchase the license to be able to view 
    images captured by the camera from multiple sites and 
    for other similar purposes.
    User Support Tool
    A convenient tool can be installed for use on a PC.
    „Backup and Restore Tools
    The tools back up camera setting information to the PC. 
    Information from multiple cameras can be saved at the 
    same time. 
    The tools can also restore information saved on the PC to 
    the camera.
    Camera Software
    Important
    VB-M40 cannot be used with Network Video Recording 
    Software versions older than RM-Lite. Users of VK-64/VK-16 
    and other legacy software must upgrade to RM-Lite.
    For details, visit our website.  
    						
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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 Storage Server Up to four cameras can be registered to record video.  1 license
    RM-Lite Viewer Plays recorded video saved in the storage server and displays live 
    images (JPEG/H.264) captured by the camera.
    Up to four cameras can be registered for the viewer. 1 license
    Supported cameras VB-M700F, VB-M600D, VB-M600VE, VB-M40, VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, VB-C60
    Important
    To add the RM-Lite Viewer, purchase RM-Lite-V (optional). 
    RM-Lite Viewer RM-Lite Storage Server
    Network
    Flow of Recorded Image Playback
    Flow of Live Video
    Flow of Recorded Images 
    						
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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 to from the viewer speaker.  Microphone
    (Sold separately)VB-M40
    JPEG
    AudioVB-M40 Viewer
    Speaker Network
    Audio can be transmitted/received between the camera and viewer.  Microphone
    (Sold separately)VB-M40
    JPEG/H.264
    AudioRM-Lite Viewer
    Speaker Network
    Speaker
    (Sold separately)Microphone 
    						
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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 Viewer will be used.
    To install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, download from the Microsoft Download Center or use the installer in the bundled 
    Setup CD-ROM (Applications folder > DotNetFramework folder > dotnetfx35.exe). When dotnetfx35.exe launches, it will 
    attempt to download a language pack from the Internet. If your computing environment is not internet-enabled, after a 
    moment the package will be installed without the language pack. The language pack is not required for operation.
    RM-Lite
    For more operating environment details, refer to “Operating Environment” in the “Administrators Manual.”
    Operating Environment
    CPUIntel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or more
    Operating SystemsWindows XP Home/Professional SP3 32-bit
    Windows Server 2003 Standard SP2 32-bit
    Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard SP2 32-bit
    Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Enterprise/Home Premium SP2 32/64-bit
    Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Enterprise/Home Premium 32/64-bit
    Windows Server 2008 Standard SP2 32/64-bit
    Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard 64-bit
    Web browserInternet Explorer 7.0/8.0 32bit *1
    Memory2GB or more
    Viewer Display1024 x 768 or higher
    Software.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 *2
    AudioWhen using the cameras audio feature, the PC audio support feature is required.  
    						
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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 Windows Firewall 
    exception.
    Notes on Use with Windows Server 2003/
    Windows Server 2008
    „Registering the Top Page of the Camera as a 
    Trusted Site
    In Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, the 
    security level for Internet sites and intranet sites on 
    Internet Explorer is set to [High] by default. 
    Thus, when accessing the VB-M40 Viewer or Setting 
    Page, a content block dialog box appears and the page 
    fails to display correctly. 
    To correct this problem, follow the procedure below to 
    register the top page as a trusted site.
    The following dialog box appears.
    The [Trusted Sites] dialog box appears.
    Notes on Operating Environment
    1Click [Windows Firewall] in [Control Panel] > [System 
    and Security].
    2Click [Allow a program or feature through Windows 
    Firewall], then click [Change settings], and finally click 
    [Allow another program]. 
    3This will bring up the [Add a Program] dialog box.
    Click to select [VB Initial Setting Tool v5.0.1], and then 
    click [Add]. 
    1Access the VB-M40 Viewer and the Setting Page from 
    the top page of the camera with Internet Explorer. 
    2Click [Add].  
    						
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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 
    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 appears.This completes the trusted site registration process.
    Notes on Use with Windows Server 2008
    „Registering “about:internet” and the 
    Camera Host Name
    Admin Viewer and Admin Tools will not start when IE ESC 
    (Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration) is 
    enabled in Windows Server 2008. 
    Before using the tools, register “about:internet” and the 
    host name for the connected camera in the Internet 
    Explorer “local intranet” and “trusted sites” lists.
    3If selected, clear the [Require server verification (https:) for 
    all sites in this zone] check box. 
    4Enter the IP address of the camera under [Add this 
    Web site to the zone], and then click [Add]. 
    1Click [Tools] > [Internet Options] from the Internet 
    Explorer menu to display the [Internet Options] dialog 
    box. 
    2Click the [Security] tab. 
    3Click and select [Trusted Sites], and then click [Sites]. 
    Important
    When “about:internet” is registered, the security level in 
    Windows 7 is the same as when using Internet Explorer. After 
    using the Admin Viewer/Admin Tools, it is recommended that 
    you remove “about:internet” and the camera name as 
    necessary and restore the original security level.  
    						
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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 “Administrators Manual.”
    1Open [Control Panel] and click [Hardware and Sound]. 
    2Click [Sound]. 
    3When the [Audio service has not been executed] 
    message appears, click [Yes]. 
    4The [Sound] dialog box appears.
    Click the [Playback] tab to confirm that an audio device 
    has been installed (If no audio device is installed, refer 
    to your PC manual).  
    						
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