Canon network camera VBM50B User Manual

This User Manual should be read before using the network camera.ENGLISH
Network Camera
Camera Management Tool User Manual 

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This manual describes how to configure and operate Camera Management Tool (hereafter referred to as “this tool”). 
Carefully read this manual before use to ensure correct use of this  tool. Also be sure to read the file in the LICENSE folder of 
the setup CD-ROM.
* The cameras described in this manual may include models not be sold in your country and region.
For the latest information on this product (firmware and incl uded software, user manuals, operating environment, etc.), 
please refer to the...

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Types of User Manuals
Before using this tool, you need to read the following user manuals of the camera in addition to this manual.
Notes
1. Any unauthorized reproduction of this manual is prohibited.
2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without any prior notice.
3. This manual has been prepared with th e utmost attention to accuracy. If you have any comments, however, please 
contact a Canon sales representative.
4. Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome of us ing this...

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2
Precautions for Use (Disclaimer) ............................................................................................ 2
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................. 2
User...

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Chapter 3 Camera Specification File Use
Saving a Camera Specification File............................................................................... 38
Saving When Exiting the Tool ............................................................................. .................. 38
Saving Using the Menu ......................................................................................................... 3 9
Editing a Camera Specification File...

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Chapter
 
Before Using
This chapter provides an overview of the functions and an outline of actual operation of this tool and explains 
the operating environment, installation procedure, and ot her things you should know when using this tool. 

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This tool is software for the initial setup and maintenance of Canon network cameras (hereafter referred to as “cameras”). It 
allows you to efficiently execute IP address settings and ot her basic settings required when installing cameras, perform 
backup and restoration of camera se ttings after installation, and firmware updates to  multiple cameras.
Flow of Operation
1. Initial settings
2. Camera installation
Functions of the Camera Management Tool
Before installing the camera in the final...

Before Using
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3. Advanced settings after camera installation
4. Camera administration
Configure advanced settings to match the installation 
environment after installation is complete.
Setting Page
Display the Setting Page for each camera, and configure 
advanced settings (P. 33).
You can load advanced camera settings with this tool and 
when necessary change settings and save them. The 
loaded advanced settings can then be saved to a file or to 
the camera (P. 50).
Viewer
Launch Viewer from this...

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5. Camera maintenance
The following maintenance procedures can be performed 
on cameras that are in operation. Maintenance can be 
performed on multiple ca meras at the same time.
 Updating the firmware (P. 56)
 Backing up the setting values (P. 59)
 Restoring backed up setting values (P. 61)
 Operating the memory card (P. 63)
 Restarting (P. 64)
 Restoring the camera to  the initial settings (P. 65)
 Downloading logs (P. 66)
Camera Specification File Use
The information in the list of cameras for...