Canon network camera VBM640VE User Manual

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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 users with camera control permissions, and allows 
complete control of the camera.
The VB Viewer allows any user with camera access to use the  camera, but the user is restricted to a limited set of 
functions.
 Admin Tools (P. 191) 
This tool is used for making camera settings and for managing cameras.
 Privacy Mask Setting Tool
 Intelligent Function Setting Tool
 Log Viewer
 Recorded Video Utility
 Panorama Creation Tool
 View Restriction Setting Tool
Note
To use Admin Viewer and Admin Tools, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (w hen using Internet Explorer 8/9) or .NET Framework 4.5 (when 
using Internet Explorer 10/11) is necessary.
If it is not installed on the computer, it will be aut omatically installed when using the installer (P. 28).
Software Included on the Setup CD-ROM
The software included on the setup CD-ROM is installed and used on a computer.
Camera Management Tool (P. 36)
This tool is used for batch managing multiple cameras,  from making settings to performing maintenance. The 
Camera Management Tool can perform the following tasks.
 Set various camera settings.
 Launch software included on the camera, such as Admin Viewer and Admin Tools.
 Update firmware, back up/restore settings, perform me mory card and other operations, as well as, camera 
maintenance.
This guide explains how to use this tool to make initial  settings for cameras (P. 36). For details on other uses and 
functions, please refer to the “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.
The Camera Management Tool can be installed by the installer application. Installer location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe
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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 going through a proxy server with proxy authentication.
Software location:  Setup CD-ROM > ProxyAuthSupport folder
RM-Lite
This software displays,  records and plays back video from  up to four cameras via a network.
Software location:  Setup CD-ROM > [Applications ] folder > RMLiteInstall.exe
RM-Lite Software
 
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TypeOverviewLicense
RM-Lite Storage Server Up to four cameras can be  registered to record video (JPEG). 1 license
RM-Lite Viewer Plays video recorded in the storag
e server and displays live video 
(JPEG/H.264) from the camera.
Up to four cameras can be registered for the viewer. 1 license
RM-Lite Manager Use register cameras and  configure recording schedules. 1 license
RM-Lite ViewerRM-Lite Storage  Server
Network
Flow of video from the camera
Flow of recorded video
Supported 
cameras VB-R11VE, VB-R11, VB-R10VE, VB-M641VE, VB
-M641V, VB-M640VE, VB-M640V, VB-M741LE, 
VB-M740E, VB-H43, VB-H630VE, VB-H630D,  VB-H730F, VB-M42, VB-M620VE, VB-M620D, 
VB-M720F, VB-S30D, VB-S31D, VB-S800D,  VB-S900F, VB-S805D, VB-S905F, VB-H41, 
VB-H610VE, VB-H610D, VB-H710F, VB-M40,  VB-M600VE, VB-M600D, VB-M700F, VB-C60, 
VB-C500VD/VB-C500D, VB-C300, VB-C50i/VB-C50iR, VB-C50FSi/VB-C50Fi
Important
To add the RM-Lite Viewer or RM-Lite Manager,  you must purchase RM-Lite-V (sold separately). 
						

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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 view H.264 video 
from a single camera.
 RM-64/RM-25/RM-9
This software allows network cameras  to be used for multipoint surveillance, and for displaying, recording and 
playing back videos from the camera.
The number of cameras that can be re gistered with RM-64/RM-25/RM-9 varies:  64, 25, or 9 cameras respectively can 
be registered. By using multiple Storage Servers, you  can construct a surveillance system supporting up to 512 
cameras.
Note
Licenses for upgrading from  RM-9 to RM-25 or RM-64, and from RM-25 to RM-64 are also available.
RM-V
This additional license lets you install the RM-64/RM- 25/RM-9 RM Manager and Viewer on multiple computers.
Purchase the license to be able to view  video from the camera from multiple locations and for other similar purposes.
RM-Lite-V
This additional license lets you install the RM-Lit e Viewer or RM-Lite Manager on multiple computers.
Purchase the license to be able to view  video from the camera from multiple locations and for other similar purposes. 
						

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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 Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5 are provided on the included 
setup CD-ROM, and the appropriate instal ler is selected automatically depending on the version of Internet Explorer.
*4 The included software or the software  installed on the camera cannot be started  from the Start screen added to Windows 
8 and later.
Note
For details on using Camera Management Tool, plea se refer to “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.
Operating Environment
CPUIntel Core i7-2600 or higher
OS*1
Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Ente rprise/Home Premium SP2 32/64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Enterprise/Home Premium SP1 32/64-bit
Windows 8/Windows 8 Pro/Windows 8 Enterprise 32/64-bit*
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Windows 8.1/Windows 8.1 Pro/Windows 8.1 Enterprise 32/64-bit*4
Windows Server 2008 Standard SP2 32/64-bit
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard SP1 64-bit
Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit*
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Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard 64-bit*4
Web Browser*2Internet Explorer 8/9 32-bit
Internet Explorer 10/11
Memory 2 GB or more
Viewer Display1920 x 1080 or higher
Software*3
.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (when using Internet Explorer 8/9)
– Must be installed on Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems
.NET Framework 4.5 (when using Internet Explorer 10/11)
– Must be installed on Windows 7 an d Windows Server 2008 R2 systems
AudioA computer that supports audio is requ ired to use the camera’s audio function. 
						

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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 top page using a web browser
 “Access the Top Page from Camera Management Tool” (P. 41)
Launch VB Viewer to check camera video  “Checking Camera Video” (P. 43)
Step 3 Install the Camera
Install the camera to suit the oper ating environment it will be used in.
  “Installation Guide”
Step 4 Set the Camera Angle 
Use Camera Angle Setting Tool to set the camera angle while checking video 
on the computer screen.
 “Camera Angle  Setting Tool” (P. 45)
Steps for Setting Up Camera
Camera Management Tool
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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 Viewer/VB Viewer” (P. 137)
Step 7 Use Admin Tools
Admin Tools can be used to set masks to ensure privacy, set view restrictions 
and set the Intelligent Function to detect changes in video.
You can also view logs of the camera’s  operational status, as well as browsing 
and managing video recorded to the camera’s memory card.
 “Admin Tools” (P. 191)
Troubleshooting
Please refer to the “Appendix” (P. 249), in case of error messages or problems.
Setting Page
Admin Viewer 
						

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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.
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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 computer, the installer will automatically install the version 
appropriate for the version of Inter net Explorer used on the computer.
Software Installation
Installation Methods
The software can be installed together using [Easy Installation], or you can select which software to install using 
[Custom Installation].
Note
 [Easy Installation] will also install the Camera Angle Setting Tool, which cannot be used by VB-R11VE, VB-R11 and VB-R10VE. 
Use [Custom Installation] and exclude the Camera An gle Setting Tool if you do not need to install it.
 If you plan to use Admin Viewer and Admin Tools on a computer that will not be used for the initial camera setup (a computer t hat 
does not have Camera Management Tool installed), you can sel ect [Custom installation] and only install the “Admin Tools 
Certificate”.
 Install Software
The installation screen appears.
Note
If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Yes] or [Continue].
Install Software
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1Insert the setup CD-ROM into the drive on the computer.
2Confirm that all other applications have been closed.
3Double-click the CD-ROM icon > [Applications] folder > [VBToolsInstall.exe] in Windows Explorer. 
						

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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.
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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].