Canon network camera VBM40 User Manual

							Chapter 2
Initial Settings
❏Preparing the Camera for Use
❏Initial Setting Tool Installation
❏Initial Settings 
						

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This section explains how to perform initial settings for the camera and outlines the basic preparation process. For more on 
specific steps, refer to the corresponding page.
Preparing the Camera for Use
Performing Initial Settings for the Camera
Before installing the camera, read this chapter and use the VB Initial Setting Tool to 
configure the IP address.
“Installing the VB Initial Setting Tool” (P. 2-3)
“Performing Initial Settings for the Camera” (P. 2-4)
Check images
When initial settings are complete, access the camera via a web browser and check the 
image using the VB Viewer.
“Checking the Camera Image” (P. 2-5)
Configuring the Camera from the Setting Page
The setting page lets you configure basic camera settings, network operations, user 
registration, and access restrictions.
Configure the necessary settings.
“Chapter 4 Setting Page”
Using Admin Tools
Admin Tools let you leverage many convenient functions and intelligent functions. 
Configure the tools to help you use the camera more effectively.
“Chapter 5 Admin Tools”
Using VB-M40 Viewer
The cameras built-in VB-M40 Viewer features an Admin Viewer for administrators and a 
VB Viewer for guest users. Use the VB viewer to check distribution to guest users and the 
Admin Viewer to check all operations.
“Chapter 6 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer”
Operating
If an error message appears or the camera fails to operate correctly, see the error 
message and log message information in “Chapter 7 Appendix.” 
Log messages can be viewed in “Maintenance” (P. 4-33) in the setting page or the Admin 
Tools “Log Viewer” (P. 5-3).
“Chapter 7 Appendix”
Important
Before starting operations, make sure that the setting page and Admin Tools settings are functioning correctly. 
						

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Initial Settings
Install the VB Initial Setting Tool to perform initial 
settings for the camera.
(1)After confirming that all other applications have been 
closed, click [Start] menu > [Computer].
(2)Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears > 
Applications folder > VBInitInstall.exe.
When installation is complete, an icon will appear on the 
desktop.
Installing the VB Initial Setting Tool
1Insert the bundled Setup CD-ROM into the PCs CD-
ROM drive and follow the procedure below. 
2Click [Next] and follow the on-screen instructions to 
install.  
						

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Use the VB Initial Setting Tool to configure the camera 
network.
To launch the VB Initial Setting Tool, double-click the 
[VB Initial Setting Tool v5.0.1] icon on the desktop or 
select [Start] menu > [All Programs] > [WebView 
Livescope] > [VB Initial Setting Tool v5.0.1].
The Tool will automatically detect the camera 
connected to the network and display the cameras 
MAC address, IP address and model name.
The factory setting IP address is set to192.168.100.1. 
The MAC address can be found on the label on the 
bottom of the camera (Installation Guide, “Part 
Names”).
The VB Initial Setting Tool cannot be used with 
cameras that are behind a router.To use a setting other than the default gateway 
setting, clear the [Enter a default gateway address] 
checkbox.
After settings are complete, click [OK].
Setup progress is shown in the window.
Note
 To ensure security, be sure to change the administrator 
password (P. 3-3).
 Contact your System Administrator for the appropriate IP 
address, subnet mask and gateway address.
Performing Initial Settings for the Camera
1Connect the camera and PC to the network and turn 
on the camera (“Connecting the Camera” in 
“Installation Guide”). 
2Launch the VB Initial Setting Tool. 
Important
 The camera will stop issuing IP address assignment requests 
20 minutes after it is turned on, and the VB Initial Setting Tool 
detection will be disabled. In such cases, turn the camera off 
and on again.
 There may be cautionary information, depending on your 
operating environment. Read “Notes on Operating 
Environment” (P. 1-8) before performing initial settings. 
3Select a MAC address, and then click [Initial setting]. 
4Enter the user name “root” and factory default setting 
password “camera”, and then the appropriate IP 
address and subnet mask. 
5Click [OK]. 
Important
To obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, first use the VB 
Initial Setting Tool to temporarily configure a static address that 
can communicate with the PC. Then, in [Network] in the Setting 
page, change [IPv4 Address Setting Method] to [Auto (DHCP)] 
in the [IPv4] area (P. 4-5). 
Click to select 
						

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Initial Settings
Once initial settings are complete, check the image on the 
camera with the VB Viewer. When doing so, set the PC 
network settings to comply with the IP address and 
subnet mask settings on the camera.
The viewer launches and displays the camera image.
If the top page of the camera does not appear or the 
VB Viewer does not launch, see “Troubleshooting” 
(P. 7-6) in “Chapter 7 Appendix.”
Checking the Camera Image
1Click to select the cameras MAC address which will be 
checked, and then click [Detailed Settings]. 
2This will launch the web browser and display the top 
page of the camera. Click [VB Viewer]. 
Important
Do not change the camera HTTP port from 80 if you want to 
open the setting page by clicking [Detailed Settings]. See 
“HTTP Server” (P. 4-19) for more information on HTTP port 
settings. 
Click to select 
						

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							Chapter 3
Top Page of the Camera
❏Accessing the Setting Page, Admin Tools and Viewer
❏Certificate Registration 
						

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Accessing the Top Page of the Camera
Access the top page of the camera via a web browser. 
From the top page of the camera, you can navigate to the 
Setting Menu to configure various camera settings, launch 
Admin Tools, and display the viewer to view images.
The top page of the camera appears.
1Language Button
Click to switch the display language.
The top page language switches to the selected 
language.
2Setting Page (Setting Menu) Link
3Admin Tools Link
4Admin Viewer Link
5VB Viewer Link
Accessing the Setting Menu
To specify detailed camera settings, click 2 to proceed 
to the Setting Menu. 
For more details on the Setting Menu, see “Chapter 4 
Setting Page.”
Accessing the Admin Tools
To use Admin Tools, click 3 to proceed to the top page of 
Admin Tools. 
For more details on Admin Tools, see “Chapter 5 Admin 
Tools.”
Accessing the Top Page of the Camera
1Launch the web browser. 
2Enter the IP address you specified in the Initial Setting 
Tool. 
Important
This Operation Guide explains relevant operations using the IP 
address 192.168.100.1 (factory default setting). You need to 
enter the actual IP address set for the camera when following 
instructions. 
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Top Page of the Camera
Accessing Admin Viewer
To access the Admin Viewer, click 4.
For more details on the Admin Viewer, see “Chapter 6 
Admin Viewer/VB Viewer.”
Accessing VB Viewer
To access the VB Viewer, click 5. 
For more details on the VB Viewer, see “Chapter 6 Admin 
Viewer/VB Viewer.”
For more information on the differences between the 
Admin Viewer and the VB Viewer, as well as user levels, 
see “Overview of Viewer” (P. 6-2) in “Chapter 6 Admin 
Viewer/VB Viewer.”
User Authentication
User authentication is required to access [Setting Page], 
[Admin Tools] and [Admin Viewer].
The factory default setting user name and password are:
User name: root         Password: camera 
(The user name “root” is the administrator account for the 
camera.)
Admin Viewer
VB Viewer
Important
 To ensure system security, be sure to change the 
administrator password. Do not forget the new password.
 If the Administrator and authorized user share the VB Viewer 
on the same PC, it is strongly recommended that the 
[Remember my credentials] checkbox be cleared.
 If the wrong user name or password is entered, you cannot 
connect to the camera. Connect to the camera by entering 
the correct user name and password.
 Press the reset switch to restore factory default settings if you 
have forgotten the administrator password (P. 7-21). Note, 
however, that this will reset all camera settings to factory 
default settings except for date and time.
 The Admin Tools and the Admin Viewer cannot be used if an 
IPv6 address is specified. Only host names are supported for 
IPv6 connections.
Setting Page 
authentication windowAdmin Tools/Admin 
Viewer authentication 
window 
						

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Certificate Registration
In order to use [Admin Tools] and [Admin Viewer], you 
must first install the two certificates issued by Canon Inc. 
on your PC. The certificates are stored on the Setup CD-
ROM. Follow the procedure below to register the 
certificate using Internet Explorer.
After confirming that all other applications have been 
closed, click [Start] menu > [Computer].
Double-click the CD-ROM icon that appears > 
Applications folder > Certificate folder > admintools1. 
The [Certificate] dialog box will appear.
(1) Select [Place all certificates in the following store].
(2) Click [Browse], select [Intermediate Certification 
Authorities], and click [OK].
(3) Click [Next].
When certificate registration is complete, a “The import 
was successful.” message will appear.
Double-click admintools2 in the displayed Certificate 
folder.
The [Certificate] dialog box will appear.
Note
PCs configured after July 17, 2011 will display the following 
window. You can continue certificate registration without issue.
(1) Select [Place all certificates in the following store].
(2) Click [Browse], select [Trusted Publishers], and click 
[OK].
(3) Click [Next].
When certificate installation is complete, a “The import 
was successful.” message will appear.1Insert the bundled Setup CD-ROM into the PCs CD-
ROM drive and follow the procedure below. 
2Install admintools1.
3Click [Install Certificate]. 
4Click [Next] in the [Certificate Import Wizard].
5Follow the procedure below to import the certificate on 
the [Certificate Store] screen. 
6Click [Finish] to close the Certificate Import Wizard. 
7Install admintools2.
8Click [Install Certificate]. 
9Click [Next] in the [Certificate Import Wizard].
10Follow the procedure below to import the certificate 
on the [Certificate Store] screen. 
11Click [Finish] to close the Certificate Import Wizard.