Canon network camera VBM40 User Manual
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Chapter 1 Before Use ❏Camera Features ❏Software Information ❏Operating Environment and Precautions
1-2 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 1-3 1 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.
1-4 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.
Camera Software 1-5 1 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
1-6 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
1-7 1 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.
1-8 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].
Notes on Operating Environment 1-9 1 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.
1-10 „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).