Canon network camera VBM640VE User Manual

Before Use
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The software needed for camera setup and use is included on the camera and on the setup CD-ROM included with the 
camera. The software can also be purchased separately.
Software Included on the Camera
The following software is included on the camera. It is au tomatically downloaded from the camera when you use it.
Admin Viewer/VB Viewer (P. 137)
These Viewers are used for camera control and for monitoring video and events.
Admin Viewer can only be used by admi nistrators and registered...

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Camera Angle Setting Tool (P. 45)
This tool allows you to adjust the camera angle during in stallation by viewing video from the camera on the computer 
screen via a network.
Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
Admin Tools Certificate
This is a digital certificate for using Admin Viewer and Admin Tools.
Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
Admin Viewer/Admin Tools with  Proxy Authentication Support
Use these when...

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Note
For details on the usage, operating environment, and functions of RM-Lite, please refer to the “System Administrator Manual”.
Additional Software/Licenses (Sold Separately)
You can purchase additional software and licenses as necessary.
Canon H.264 Additional  User License AUL-VB
Additional license for viewing H.264 video with multiple computers via Admin Viewer or Recorded Video Utility.
Each camera includes one license. Additional licenses are  necessary for multiple computers to...

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For the latest information on this product (firmware and included software, user manual, operating environment, etc.), 
please refer to the Canon Web Site.
Camera Angle Setting Tool, Admin  Viewer/VB Viewer, Admin Tools
*1 Set the Control Panel’s font size (DPI) for Ad min Tools and Admin Viewer to 100% or 125%.
*2 The browser must support JavaScript, XAML  browser applications, and IFRAME (HTML tag).
The VB Viewer requires Cookies.
*3 Installation is unnecessary if only VB Viewer will be used.  .NET...

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Step 1 Pre-Installation Preparations
Make preparations to use the camera via a network.
Install necessary software “Install  Software” (P. 28)
Check/configure computer and web browser security settings
 “Check/Make  Security Settings” (P. 31)
Use Camera Management Tool to c onfigure initial camera settings.
  “Making Initial Camera  Settings” (P. 36)
Step 2 Check Camera Connection
Access the camera with a computer to ensure preparations have been properly 
completed.
Access the camera...

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Step 5 Adjust Advanced Settings According to Use
Advanced settings can be made in the Setting Menu, such as for 
camera control and security, suitable for the intended camera 
use.
 “Setting Page” (P. 59)
Step 6 Use the Viewers
Use the viewers included on the camera.
The Admin Viewer is intended for administrators, and the VB 
Viewer for guest users. Use the VB viewer to check content 
distributed to guest users and Admin Viewer to make all settings 
and fully check all preparations.
 “Admin...

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Camera Setup
To prepare the camera for use, install necessary computer software and make initial settings for web browser 
security and the camera.
When initial settings are complete, access the camera and check if video can be viewed. 

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Use the setup CD-ROM included with the camera to install necessary software.
Necessary Software
You will need the following software:
 Camera Management Tool (P. 36)
 Admin Tools Certificate
 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5 (unnecessary if already installed on computer)
 Camera Angle Setting Tool
Note
 All computer users will be able to use Admin Viewer and  Admin Tools if the Admin Tools Certificate is installed.
 If .NET Framework 3.5 SP1/.NET Framework 4.5 is not installed  on the...

Camera Setup
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If you select [Easy Installation], confirm the so ftware that will be installed and click [Next].
If you select [Custom Installation], select the  software to be installed and click [Next].
The User License Agreement screen appears.
4Select the installation method.
5Confirm or select the software that will be installed. 

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Installation starts.
The Camera Management Tool icon and Camera Angle Setting Tool icon (if installed) will appear on the desktop.
6Read through the user license agreement and click [Yes] if you accept it.
7Click [Exit] or [Reboot].