Canon network camera VBM600VE User Manual

							[Network] Setting Administrator Password, LAN, IP Address, DNS, etc
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Setting Page
SNMP
(1) [SNMP] 
Set SNMP use to [Disable] or [Enable]. Camera 
information can be referenced by the SNMP Manager 
if [Enable] is specified. 
(2) [Community Name] 
Set a community name for SNMP. It is recommended 
that you change the community name to ensure 
system security. 
(3) [Administrator Contact Information] 
Set contact information (e-mail address, etc.) for the 
Administrator of the camera. Setting information can 
be referenced by the SNMP manager. 
(4) [Administration Function Name] 
Set the camera name used for administration. Setting 
information can be referenced by the SNMP manager. 
If left blank, the following will be used by default:
VB-M700
VB-M600
VB-M40
(5) [Installation Location] 
Set information regarding the installation location of 
this camera. Setting information can be referenced by 
the SNMP manager. 
Note
 The information set in the camera is read-only from the SNMP 
manager. 
 Use the SNMP Manager that supports SNMP MIB2 (supporting 
RFC1213). 
 Supports SNMP protocol versions v1 and v2c (v3 
unsupported).  
						

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Current Date and Time
[Date], [Time] 
The date and time currently set in the camera are 
shown. 
Setting
(1) [Setting Method] 
Select from [Set manually], [Synchronize with NTP 
server], [Synchronize with NTP broadcast ], 
[Synchronize with computer time].
(2) [Date], [Time] 
Set the following according to the selection made in 
[Setting Method]. 
[Set manually] 
Set the desired date and time. The date is set by , and the time in 2 4 -h ou r f o rm at  i n  t he  
order  (two digits for month, 
day and time). 
Example: To specify 1:23:04 pm, 23 August 2013, 
enter “2013/08/23” and “13:23:04”.
[Synchronize with NTP server] 
The camera will synchronize with the NTP server 
time. Enter the IP address or host name of the NTP 
server in [NTP Server].
[Synchronize with NTP broadcast] 
The camera will synchronize with the NTP server 
time. The camera will synchronize time with NTP 
broadcasts received from the NTP server.[Synchronize with computer time] 
The camera will synchronize with the date and time 
of the computer currently accessing the camera. 
The time zone will also be selected automatically. 
(3) [Time Zone] 
Select from the list the appropriate time difference 
from the Greenwich Mean Time. 
Note
 If [Synchronize with computer time] is selected, after clicking 
[Apply], [Setting Method] will change to [Set manually]. 
 If [Synchronize with NTP server] is selected and the IP address 
of the NTP server is incorrect or a connection with the NTP 
server cannot otherwise be established, the date and time will 
not be changed. 
 The NTP server query interval is 300 seconds.
 The cameras NTP broadcast mode does not support IPv6. 
 If the [Time Zone] setting is changed, the date and time 
display will update automatically according to the specified 
time zone.
[Date and Time] Setting Date and Time
The following can be set here. 
 Current Date and Time
The date and time set in the camera is shown. 
Setting
Select the date and time setting method and time 
zone for the camera.  
						

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Setting Page
Camera Name
[Camera Name] 
Be sure to enter [Camera Name (alphanumeric 
characters)].
Up to 15 ASCII characters (spaces and printable 
characters) may be used for [Camera Name 
(alphanumeric characters)]. 
Note
 The camera name set here will be shown when the camera is 
registered for use with included RM-Lite. 
Initial Camera Settings
(1) [AE Mode], [Slow Shutter], [Shutter Speed] 
Set the exposure control and shutter speed for the 
camera startup. [AE Mode] 
[Auto] 
The exposure is controlled automatically. 
[Auto (Flickerless)] 
In this mode, image flickers caused by fluorescent 
lights, etc., can be reduced. The shutter speed is 
automatically adjusted according to the brightness 
of the environment in which the camera is used.
[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] 
In this mode, a desired shutter speed can be 
specified. 
[Slow Shutter] 
Slow shutter can be used only if [Auto] is selected in 
[AE Mode]. 
Set the maximum slow shutter time to be used when 
in auto exposure mode when capturing video in a 
dark place. Select [Disable], [1/15] or [1/8]. As 
longer shutter times generate residual images when 
capturing a moving subject, select an appropriate 
time according to the capture conditions. 
[Shutter Speed] 
Shutter speed can be used only if [Auto (Shutter-priority 
AE)] is selected in [AE  Mode]. 
Select a desired shutter speed from the 12 levels from [1/
8] to [1/8000]. When capturing a moving subject, 
selecting a higher shutter speed can reduce blurry image 
capture. 
(2) [Exposure Compensation] 
The exposure compensation when the camera starts 
can be set in the range of [-3] to [3]. To brighten the 
image, set a positive value. To darken the image, set a 
negative value. 
(3) [Metering Mode] 
Set the metering mode when the camera starts. 
[Center-Weighted] 
The entire screen is metered by focusing on the 
center of the screen. 
Even when slightly darker/brighter areas are present 
on the periphery of the screen, an appropriate 
exposure can be achieved for the subject near the 
center. 
Use this mode if the subject is positioned near the 
center of the screen. 
[Average] 
The entire screen is metered by averaging. 
A stable exposure can be achieved even in a 
capture environment where there are notable 
brightness differences within the screen. 
[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name
The following can be set here. 
 Camera Name
Enter the name of the camera. The camera name 
is required for use with RM-Lite. 
 Initial Camera Settings
Sets shooting settings at camera start up.
 Camera Control 
Set the digital zoom and image stabilizer. 

Set the day/night switching mode. 
 Installation Conditions 
 
Sets installation conditions, such as LED settings.
 Camera Position Control 
Set whether or not to limit the pan, tilt and zoom 
operations to the preset positions. Also, set the 
camera position when nobody has control 
privileges. 
 External Device Name
Set the external input device name and external 
output device name.  
						

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Use this mode to stabilize the exposure in locations 
where vehicles or people are moving. 
[Spot] 
The center of the screen is metered. 
An appropriate exposure can be achieved for the 
subject at the center of the screen regardless of the 
brightness/darkness on the periphery of the screen. 
Use this mode if you want to adjust the exposure to 
the center of the screen because the subject is 
receiving a spotlight or backlight, etc. 
(4) [Focus Mode] 
Set the focus mode when camera starts. 
[Auto] 
Automatically brings the subject into focus. Normally 
[Auto] is selected. 
[Fixed at infinity] 
The focus can be fixed to near infinity. 
(5) [Smart Shade Control] 
Select [Disable] or one of the 7 levels from 1 (weak) to 
7 (strong) for smart shade control at the camera 
startup.
(6) [White Balance] 
Select the white balance according to the light source 
to achieve natural color in the image. 
[Auto] 
The white balance is adjusted automatically. 
[Manual] 
Set the values of red and blue gain according to the 
light source. Enter a value from 0 to 1023 for both 
the [R Gain] and [B Gain]. 
[Daylight Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under daylight 
fluorescent lighting. 
[White Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under daylight 
fluorescent or white fluorescent lighting. 
[Warm Fluorescent] 
Select this option to capture video under warm 
fluorescent lighting. 
[Mercury Lamp] 
Select this option to capture video under mercury 
lamps. 
[Sodium Lamp] 
Select this option to capture video under orange 
sodium lamps. 
[Halogen Lamp] 
Select this option to capture video under halogen 
lamps or incandescent bulbs. 
Note
 See “Subjects Difficult to Focus On” (p. 3-8).
 Focus ranges (rough guide) are shown in the following table 
according to the settings of [Day/Night] (p. 5-11), etc.
Camera Control  
(1) [Digital Zoom] 
Set digital zoom to [Disable] or [Enable]. 
The higher the digital zoom ratio, the lower the image 
quality becomes. 
(2) [Image Stabilizer] 
Select [Disable], [On1] or [On2] for image stabilizer. 
Image stabilizer has the effect of correcting blurry 
images. Try [On2] if the image is still blurry after 
selecting [On1]. 
If you have selected [On1] or [On2] as the image 
stabilizer setting, the viewing angle will be smaller and 
the image more coarse than when [Disable] is 
selected. This is not a malfunction. 
Important
 The initial camera settings (1) to (6) define the defaults that 
apply when the camera is started. Setting changes will be 
reflected only after the camera is reconnected or rebooted. 
Specify the settings used in the actual operating environment 
from the Admin Viewer (p. 7-13).
 If the subject is a traffic signal or electronic scoreboard, etc., 
the captured image may flicker. 
In this case, try changing the [AE mode] setting to [Auto 
(Shutter-priority AE)] and selecting a shutter speed lower 
than 1/100 to see if the problem improves. 
 Setting a slow shutter speed may make it impossible for 
intelligent functions to work correctly. Select a shutter speed 
that suits the capture conditions and purpose.

In conditions where an outdoor scene is captured from an 
indoor location through a glass window, the camera may 
focus on the glass surface if there is dust or water there. 
Install the camera at the shortest possible distance (within 
30 cm) from the glass surface. 
Focus Mode
Auto
Fixed at infinityDay Mode
Night Mode Dome SettingDay/Night Setting
Wide end Tele end Wide end Tele end
 Do not use
Do not use/UseUse∞
∞ ∞
∞ ∞ ∞
∞1.5 m  (4.9 ft)  - 0.3 m (12 in) - 1.0 m (3.3 ft) - 1.0 m (3.3 ft) -
2.2 m  (7.2 ft)  - 1.0 m  (3.3 ft)  - 2.0 m  (6.6 ft)  -
Point of infinity*
* When using an infrared lamp, the camera may be out of focus. 
						

							[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name
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Setting Page
Day/Night
(1) [Mode] 
Set Day/Night mode to [Manual] or [Auto]. 
If [Manual] is selected, it is possible to switch 
manually between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] 
using Admin Viewer Night Mode function (p. 7-17). 
If you have selected [Auto], set [Switching Brightness] 
and [ Response (sec.)] according to the environment 
in which the camera is installed as well as the desired 
switching conditions. 
(2) [Switching Brightness] 
Set the brightness at which Day Mode and Night 
Mode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in 
[Mode]. Select [Darker], [Slightly Darker], [Standard], 
[Slightly Brighter] or [Brighter]. Select [Darker] if you 
want to capture video in color as much as possible. 
Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this mode 
switches to black & white sooner. 
(3) [Response (sec.)] 
Set the time in seconds needed for judgment on 
switching between Day Mode and Night Mode when 
[Auto] is selected in [Mode]. Select [60], [30], [20], 
[10] or [5].
The mode will switch between Day Mode and Night 
Mode if brightness remains above or below the level 
set in (2) for the number of seconds specified. Select [30] or [60] if brightness changes frequently, 
such as when a light source passes in front of the 
camera. Select [5] or [10] if change in brightness is 
minimal. 
Installation Conditions 
(1) [Dome] 
Select whether or not a dome is used. To use the 
camera with a dome housing unit, select [Use]. 
(2) [LED Setting]
Select [Turn Off] or [Turn On] for the LED operation 
status on the camera. Set to [Turn Off] if you do not 
want to turn on the LED. 
Set to [Turn Off] if the optional indoor dome housing 
will be used, if reflected LED light enters the capture 
area or otherwise interferes with image capture, or if 
you do not want to show that the camera is operating.
(3) [Image Flip] 
Select the orientation of the camera image. The 
factory default setting is [Disable] (ceiling mounted). 
Select [Enable] when installing in upright positions. 
Note
The LED will light for several seconds when booting even if the 
[LED Setting] is set to [Turn Off]. 
Camera Position Control 
Degree of 
blurriness 
correctedViewing angle 
ratioEffective 
pixels
Disable — 100%Approx. 1.23 
megapixels
On1 Small 83%Approx. 0.85 
megapixels
On2 Large 50%Approx. 0.31 
megapixels
Important
 If [On2] is selected, it is best to select an image size smaller 
than “640 x 480”.
 The image stabilizer is not effective when the subject is 
shaking. 
 The image stabilizer is not effective beyond a certain level of 
vibration or against momentary vibration. 
 See “Important” on p. 6-15, p. 6-20 for precautionary notes 
regarding Admin Tools configuration when image stabilizer is 
set.
 See “Important” on p. 7-12 for precautionary notes regarding 
the Viewer when image stabilizer is set.
Important
 If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], conduct a thorough 
operation test to check the effectiveness of the setting 
beforehand. 
 If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], set [AE Mode] to [Auto], 
[Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)]. In addition, 
set the exposure mode for Admin Viewer (p. 7-16) similarly.
 To use with infrared illumination, set [Day/Night] to [Manual]. 
 When Day Mode and Night Mode are switched, the image 
may not focus correctly depending on the brightness.
 If [Day/Night] is set to [Auto], the infrared cutoff filter may 
move several times while the mode is switching between 
Day Mode and Night Mode. Pan, tilt, zoom (VB-M40 only) 
and manual focus will not work during this period. 
						

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(1) [Restricted to Presets] 
Set the camera control preset to [No Restriction] or 
[Preset Only]. The administrator can limit camera 
control by non-administrators to preset angles by 
selecting [Preset Only]. 
(2) [Camera Position without Control] 
Select either [Do not return to Home Position] or 
[Return to Home Position] as the action when no 
control privileges are requested by users and the 
home position has already been set. 
When [Return to Home Position] is selected and no 
users have control privileges, the camera moves 
automatically to the home position. This function 
requires the home position of the camera be set in 
advance. Set the home position using Preset Setting 
Tool (p. 6-16).
External Input Device 1, 2 / External Output Device 1, 2
[Device Name] for external input device/external output 
device 
Be sure to enter each device name in order to identify 
the corresponding external device being connected.  
Enter [Device Name (alphanumeric characters)] using 
up to 15 characters (ASCII characters (space or 
printable characters) excluding the double quotation 
mark (“)). 
Note
The external device name set here will be shown when the Admin 
Viewer or incuded RM-Lite is used.  
						

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Setting Page
Initial Camera Settings
(1) [Intelligent Function Information] 
Select from [Do not add] or [Add] for intelligent 
function information other than volume detection in 
JPEG header information. 
JPEG
(1) [Image Quality] 
Select a desired image quality from 1 to 5 (5 levels) for 
images transmitted at each image size in JPEG. 
Greater values have higher quality. 
(2) [Image Size: Image Transmission] 
Select [160 x 120], [320 x 240], [640 x 480] or 
[1280 x 960] for the size of images transmitted. This 
becomes the start-up video size used by each viewer 
if no video size has been set.
(3) [Maximum Frame Rate: Image Transmission] 
Limit the maximum transmission frame rate per 
second to reduce the viewer load. The maximum is 30 
frames/sec. Enter a value of between 0.1 and 30.0. (4) [Image Size: Upload] 
Select [160 x 120], [320 x 240], [640 x 480] or [1280 x 
960] for the size of images uploaded. For 
details of upload settings, see p. 5-15. 
H.264
(1) [Bit Rate Control] 
Select [Do not use bit rate control] or [Use bit rate 
control]. 
(2) [Target Bit Rate (kbps)] 
If [Use bit rate control] is selected in (1), select 32 to 
4096 (total 12 levels) for the target bit rate.
(3) [Video Quality] 
If [Do not use bit rate control] is selected in (1), select 
a desired quality from 1 to 5 (total 5 levels) for H.264 
video transmission. 
Greater values have higher quality. 
(4) [Video Size] 
Select [320 x 240], [640 x 480] or [1280 x 960] for the 
size of video transmitted. 
(5) [Frame Rate (fps)] 
Select [30], [15] or [10] (fps) for the frame rate of 
video transmitted. 
[Video] Setting Image Size, Quality and Frame Rate
The following can be set here. 
 Initial Camera Settings
Set to add intelligent function information (except 
volume detection) to JPEG headers. 
 JPEG
Set the image quality, size, maximum frame rate 
and upload size in JPEG. 
 H.264
Set the bit rate, video size and capture frame rate 
in H.264. 
 On-screen display
Set time, character string, etc. displayed over 
images. 
Important
 Network load will increase if a larger video size is set or 
higher video quality and target bit rate are set, as this 
increases data size per frame. As a result, the following could 
occur:
JPEG: The frame rate may drop
H.264: Video may be temporarily disrupted
 Block noise may become noticeable if a large image size and 
low target bit rate are set. 
 The data size may increase depending on the type or 
movement of the subject. If the frame rate remains low or 
other undesirable conditions continue for a prolonged 
period, lower the image size or quality setting.
 Note that if you are using included RM-Lite, the hard disk 
usage will also be affected during recording. 
						

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On-screen display
(1) [Date display] 
Select whether to enable date display over images. If 
[Enable] is selected, date information will be 
displayed over images. 
(2) [Position of date display] 
Select [Upper left], [Upper right], [Lower left] or 
[Lower right] for the position of date display 
information. 
(3) [Format of date display] 
Select [YYYY/MM/DD], [DD/MM/YYYY] or [MM/DD/
YYYY] for the format of the date display. 
(4) [Time display] 
Select whether to enable time display over images. If 
[Enable] is selected, display time information will be 
displayed over images. 
(5) [Position of time display] 
Select [Upper left], [Upper right], [Lower left] or 
[Lower right] for the position of time display 
information. 
(6) [Text display] 
Select [Display nothing], [Display designated string] 
or [Display camera name] for the text string to display 
over images. 
If [Display designated string] is selected, the [Text 
string display] set in (8) will be displayed. 
If [Display camera name] is selected, the text string 
set in [Camera Name (alphanumeric characters)] 
under [Camera] will be shown (p. 5-9). 
(7) [Position of text display] 
Select the position of text display from [Upper left], 
[Upper right], [Lower left] or [Lower right]. 
(8) [Text string display] 
If [Display designated string] is selected in (6) [Text 
display], you can enter a text string of up to 15 ASCII 
characters (spaces and printable characters) for 
superimposed display on the video.(9) [Color of text] 
Select [Black], [Blue], [Cyan], [Green], [Yellow], 
[Red], [Magenta] or [White] for the color of text to be 
displayed over the image. 
(10)[Color of text outline] 
Select [Black], [Blue], [Cyan], [Green], [Yellow], 
[Red], [Magenta] or [White] for the color of text 
outline. 
(11)[Color depth of text and outline] 
Select [Fill text and outline], [Make text only 
transparent], [Make text only translucent] or [Make 
text and outline translucent] for the color depth of text 
and outline to be displayed over the image. 
Note
 The on-screen time display may not correspond with camera 
time by several seconds (p. 5-8).
 Depending on image quality settings, on-screen display may 
become difficult to decipher. Set after confirming appearance 
on actual images. 
 On-screen display is subject to intelligent function detections 
(p. 6-22). Adjust as necessary. 
Important
The on-screen time display is not suitable for usage where high 
reliability is required. Use as reference information only where 
utmost and constant reliability is required for surveillance.  
						

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5
Setting Page
General Upload
[Upload] 
Select [Upload Disabled], [HTTP Upload] or [FTP 
Upload] for the upload method. 
Note
The server or network load may increase and the frame rate may 
drop, depending on the settings. If this occurs, try the following 
measures. Also check the settings including the network to the 
server. 
 Reduce the image file size:
– Set a lower value under [Image Quality] for JPEG (p. 5-13). 
– Set a lower value for [Image Size: Upload] for JPEG 
(p. 5-13). 
 Reduce the uploading frequency: 
– Reduce the value in [Pre-event Buffer (number of image 
frames)] or [Post-event Buffer (number of image frames)] 
(p. 5-20). – If [Volume Detection Event] is enabled, disable [ON Event 
Operation] or [OFF Event Operation] (p. 5-20). 
– From the Intelligent Function Setting Tool [Event] tab > 
disable [ON Event Operation], [OFF Event Operation] or 
[Detected mode Operation] (p. 6-28). 
– If [External Device Input Event] is enabled, disable [ON 
Event Operation] or [OFF Event Operation] (p. 5-21). 
– If [Timer Event Setting] is enabled, increase the value in 
[Repeat Interval] (p. 5-22). 
HTTP Upload
The HTTP upload function sends notifications via HTTP or 
via HTTP with attached video, depending on the network 
camera event.
(1) [Notification] 
Select [Notification Only with HTTP] or [Image 
attached Notification with HTTP] as the content of 
notification. 
(2) [URI] 
Enter the URI to be uploaded to (using up to 255 
characters). 
(3) [User Name], [Password] 
Enter the user name and password required for 
authentication. 
Digest authentication is not supported.
(4) [Proxy Server] 
Enter the host name or IP address of the proxy server 
(using up to 63 characters). 
(5) [Proxy Port] 
Enter the port number of the proxy server (factory 
default setting is [80]). 
(6) [Proxy User Name], [Proxy Password] 
Enter the user name and password of the proxy 
server. 
Digest authentication is not supported.
[Upload] 
Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification
The following can be set here. 
 General Upload
Set the upload operation to be performed. 
 HTTP Upload
Set HTTP connection uploads. 
 FTP Upload
Set FTP connection uploads. 
 E-mail Notification
Set event information and image e-mail 
notifications. 
Important
 If the upload function is used, either the [Event] menu must 
be set (p. 5-20) or the [Event] tab in the Intelligent Function 
Setting Tool (p. 6-25) must be set. 
 If you are using both e-mail notification by text and image 
upload by HTTP/FTP, set [Image Size: Upload] (p. 5-13) to 
[320 x 240] or less. 
 HTTP upload does not support SSL/TLS. 
 If the camera is set to perform upload or e-mail notification 
continuously, not all images or e-mails may be sent 
depending on the image size and the network condition to 
the server. In this case, an event log message is displayed 
(p. 5-33). 
 If the destination for HTTP/FTP upload or e-mail notification is 
set for a Windows operating system, IPsec communication 
cannot be applied.  
						

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(7) [Parameter (query string)] 
Enter the parameter (using up to 127 characters). 
Parameters can be specified using the “%” character 
(p. 8-4).
(8) [HTTP Upload Test] 
Clicking [Exec] initiates an upload test based on the 
settings currently entered. Only one JPEG image is 
uploaded. It is not necessary to click [Apply].
After entering a password, first click [Exec], then 
[Apply] the password.
FTP Upload
(1) [Notification] 
The content of notification is set to [Image data upload 
with FTP]. 
(2) [FTP Server] 
Enter the host name or IP address of the FTP server 
(using up to 63 characters). 
(3) [User Name], [Password] 
Enter the user name and password required for 
authentication. 
(4) [PASV Mode] 
Select [Enable] or [Disable] for the PASV mode when 
uploading via FTP. 
(5) [File Upload Path] 
Enter the path to the folder where the image file is to 
be uploaded to (using up to 255 characters). 
(6) [File Naming] 
Set a desired file naming rule. 
[YYYYMMDDHHMMSSms] 
Images are uploaded according to the file name 
format of 
“{year}{month}{day}{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg.” 
(Example: 20130123112122000.jpg) [YYYYMMDD Directory/HHMMSSms] 
A subdirectory named “{year}{month}{day}” is 
created first, and then the image is uploaded using 
the file name “{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg.” 
(Example:  20130123/112122000.jpg) 
[Loop] 
Images are loaded with a file name numbered up to 
the value set in [Maximum Number of Loops]. 
(Example:  0000.jpg, 0001.jpg) 
[Maximum Number of Loops] 
If [Loop] is set under [File Naming], enter the 
maximum number of loops in the range of 0 to 9999. 
[User Setting] 
Images are uploaded according to the file naming 
method specified in [Subdirectory Name to Create] 
and [File Name to Create]. 
[Subdirectory Name to Create], [File Name to 
Create] 
If file naming is set to [User Setting], enter the 
subdirectory name to be created as well as the 
name of the created file (using up to 127 
characters). Parameters can be specified in the 
entry with the “%” character (p. 8-4).
(7) [FTP Upload Test] 
Clicking [Exec] initiates an upload test based on the 
settings currently entered. Only one JPEG image is 
uploaded. It is not necessary to click [Apply].
After entering a password, first click [Exec], then 
[Apply] the password.
Note
 Enter [Proxy Server], [Proxy Port], [Proxy User Name] and 
[Proxy Password] if connecting via a proxy.
 For information about the HTTP upload function and settings, 
contact your nearest Canon Customer Service Center.