Canon network camera VBM640VE User Manual

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 The NTP server query interval is 300 seconds. Synchronization will take time if the time difference is large.
[Time Zone]
Select the appropriate time zone.
If the time zone is changed, the date and time display will  update automatically according to the specified time zone.
[Daylight  Saving Time]
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General video settings, such as the size and quality of JPEG and H.264 video transmitted from the camera.
All Videos
Set the video size sets used by the camera.
All options in the [Video Settings] submenu and the size sets th at can be selected in [Video Size] in all of the Setting Pages 
are determined by the video size set selected here.
This also determines the video sizes and screen sizes that can be selected by each Viewer.
[Video  Size Set]
Categories and aspect ratios vary  according to each video size set.
JPEG
You can configure settings for the qualit y and size of JPEG video transmitted from the camera, as well as, the video size 
when recording the camera video.
The video sizes that can be set or selected  depend on the [Video Size Set] setting.
Set Video Size and Quality
[Basic Settings] > [Video Settings]
Important
 This [Video Settings] submenu is common with the [Video Setting s] submenu found in [Video and Audio] or [Video], and [Video 
Record]. A setting configured in any of the [Video Settings] subm enus will be reflected in the other [Video Settings] submenus.
 The following may occur if video size, video  quality and target bit rate are set higher, as this increases network load and da ta size per 
frame. – JPEG: The frame rate may drop
– H.264: Video may be temporarily disrupted
 In case of H.264 video, block noise may become noticeable if  a large video 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, lo wer the video size or quality setting.
 The included RM-Lite can only record JPEG video.
[Video  Size Set]CategoryAspect Ratio
[1280 x 720 / 640 x 360 / 320 x 180]  720p  16:9
[1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 / 320 x 240]  4:3  4:3
Important
Changing the [Video Size Set] selection and clicking [Apply  and reboot] will disconnect all connections and then change all the  video 
sizes. Consequently, users connected to the camera must reconnect.
If the [Video Size Set] selection is changed, revi ew the following settings and check the operation.
–ADSR
– Privacy Mask settings
– Intelligent Function settings
– Present Setting
– View Restriction settings
– Camera Angle Setting Tool
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[Video Quality]
Select the video quality transmitted from the camera for each size in a video size set.
Greater values have higher quality.
[Video Quality: Digital PTZ] 
Select the video quality for digital PTZ.
[Video  Size: Video Transmission]
Select the default video size transmitted from the camera when no video size has been specified by the Viewer.
[Maximum Frame Rate: Video Transmission]
Limit the maximum frame rate per second transmitted to redu ce the viewer load. Up to 30 frames per second can be set.
[Video  Size: Upload/Memory card]
Select the size of video when using  the upload function (P. 96) or when recording to a memory card (P. 101).
Set whether to upload a video or record it to a memory ca rd with [Video Record] > [Upload] or [Memory Card] > [Video 
Record Action] (P. 96).
H.264(1)
Settings for H.264(1) video transmitted from the camera.
Configure settings here for using H.264 video for upload or  memory card recording. H.264(2) video cannot be used for 
upload or memory card recording.
H.264(1) video can be displayed using Admin Viewer and  RM-Lite Viewer. It cannot be displayed using VB Viewer.
The video sizes that can be selected depend on the [Video Size Set] setting.
[Video  Size]
Select the size of the video transmitted from the camera.
[Bit Rate Control]
Set the video bit rate.
If you select [Use bit rate control], please set [Target Bit Ra te (kbps)]. If you select [Do not use bit rate control], please set 
[Video Quality].
[Target Bit Rate (kbps)]
You can select the target bit ra te if [Bit Rate Control] is set to [Use bit rate control].
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[Video Quality]
You can select the video quality if [Bit Rate Control] is set to [Do not use bit rate control].
Greater values have higher quality.
[Frame Rate (fps)]
Select the video frame rate.
[I Frame Interval (sec)]
Select the I frame interval (sec) for H.264 video.
H.264(2)
Settings for H.264(2) video transmitted from the camera.
H.264(2) video can be displayed using Admin Viewer and RM-Lite Viewer. It cannot be used for upload, memory card 
recording, or by VB Viewer.
The video sizes that can be selected depend on the [Video Size Set] setting.
[H.264(2)]
Select [Enable] to dual stream H.264 video.
[Video  Size], [Bit Rate Control], [Target Bit  Rate (kbps)], [Video Quality], [Frame  Rate (fps)], [I Frame Interval (sec)]
Please refer to each setting in “H.264(1)”.
Important
 When [H.264(1)] is used for memory card recording and upl oad, the following restrictions apply to the [H.264(1)] setting.
– [Bit Rate Control]: [Use bit rate control] only
– [Target Bit Rate (kbps)]: [3072] or less
– [I Frame Interval (sec)]: either [0.5], [1], or [1.5]
 The included RM-Lite cannot record H.264 video.
Important
 When dual streaming H.264 videos, setting the video size for H. 264(1) and H.264(2) to the following combinations restricts the frame 
rate to a maximum of 15 fps. For all other combinati ons, a frame rate of up to 30 fps can be selected.
 The included RM-Lite cannot record H.264 video.
H.264(1)H.264(2)
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Settings for the camera name and external input/output de vices, and for camera use and installation settings.
Camera Name
Set the camera name.
[Camera Name]
Enter any camera name. Be sure to enter a name in [Camera Name (alphanumeric characters)].
Camera Control
Set various controls to ease viewing of video.
[Digital Zoom] 
Select this to enable or disable digital zoom.
If [Enable] is selected, the digital zoom telephoto end icon will appear next to the zoom slider in the Viewer (P. 148).
Unlike optical zoom, the higher the digital  zoom ratio, the lower the video quality.
[Image  Stabilizer]
Select this to enable or disable blur  reduction in video due to camera vibration.
If there is still blur after selecting [On1], select [On2].
The angle of view will be narrower and video noisier when  using stabilization compared to when it is not used.
[AGC Limit]
Select the Auto Gain Control (AGC) limit value for increasing gain to brighten video in low light conditions.
The greater the value, the higher the sensitivity will become, but video noise will increase.
Set General Camera Controls
[Camera] > [Camera Settings]
Important
 The image stabilizer is not effe ctive when the subject is shaking.
 Stabilization is not effective beyond a certain de gree of vibration or for momentary vibrations.
 If you select [On2], It is recommended to sel ect a video reception size less than [640 x 480].
 If you use stabilization, please refer to the inform ation listed in the following “Important” sections.
– The “Important” section in “View Restriction Setting Tool” (P. 207).
– The “Important” section in “View Video With Admin Viewer” (P. 143).
– The “Important” section in “Register Presets” (P. 170).
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[Smart  Shade Control  Strength (Auto)]
Select the control strength when [Smart Shade Control] (P. 80) is set to [Auto].
 [Mild]: Select if noise is noticeable.
 [Medium]: Recommended setting for Auto mode  (default setting).
 [Strong]: Select to increase visibility in dark areas.
[Haze Compensation  Strength (Auto)]
Select the strength of comp ensation when [Haze Compensation]  (P. 81) is set to [Auto].
Note
When [Haze Compensation] is set to [Auto]  and [Haze Compensation Strength (Auto)] is  set to [Strong], contrast may be strong if the 
subject is not obscured by haze. If this happens,  set [Haze Compensation Strength (Auto)] to [Mild].
[Infrared Strength (Auto)] 
Select the infrared illumination strength when you have selected  [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] for 
[Exposure] (P. 80).
Note
 If all or part of the image appears to have a white glow, there is a possibility that a wall (even a wall not in the image) is  reflecting the 
infrared lighting. If this occurs, please adjust the camera angle.
  When using the infrared lighting, and ther e is a problem in getting the desired contrast on the object (would like the image brighter or 
darker), please adjust the Exposure Compensation (P. 80) and/or the Metering Mode (P. 80).
[Pan/Tilt  Speed Control] 
Select the pan/tilt control mode.
If [Control by zoom position] is selected, the pan/tilt sp eed will be slower in telephoto, and faster in wide-angle.
Note
 Pan/Tilt Speed Control can also be set in [Control for Admin] > [Pan/Tilt Speed] (P. 148).
 If [Control by zoom position] is selected, [Control for Admin]  > [Pan/Tilt Speed] will also be fixed at [Control speed by zoom position].
[Auto Flip] 
Select this to enable or disable Auto Flip.
If you enable Auto Flip and tilt the cam era using the video display area in the Ad min Viewer/VB Viewer (P. 147), the video 
will flip when the tilt angle of the camera nears 100°.
For example, if tracking a subject that  passes directly under a ceiling mounted camera (tilt angle 90°), the video will flip as 
the tilt angle nears 100° without  the subject appearing inverted.
Note
Auto Flip may be disabled depending on the View Restriction Setting Tool settings (P. 209).
Important
 [AGC Limit] will not function if [Admin Control] > [Exp osure] (P. 162) is set to [Manual] or [Auto (Flickerless)].
 Minimum subject illumination may change when [AGC Limit] is set.
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Day/Night (When Auto Is Set)
Set conditions for switching Day Mode and Night Mode when  [Initial Settings] > [Day/Night] (P. 81) is set to [Auto].
[ Switching Brightness]
Select the brightness for switching Day/Night Mode when [Day/Night] is set to [Auto].
Select [Darker] if you want to captur e video in color as much as possible.
Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this mode switches to monochrome sooner.
[Response (sec.)]
Select the number of seconds for determining when to switch Day/Night Mode, when [Day/Night] is set to [Auto]. Day/Night 
Mode switches when the brightness continues  to exceed or fall below the brightness set in [Switching Brightness] within 
any of the settings for the  number of seconds selected.
Select [30] or [60] if bright ness 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
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[LED Setting] 
Select whether to enable or disable the camera operation status LED.
The LED will light for several seconds when starti ng the camera even if set to [Turn Off].
[Image Flip]
Select whether or not to vertically flip the video.
Select the setting suited to the camera installation  method, such as ceiling mounting or placing on a desk.
Camera Position Control
Settings for camera use when there are no camera control rest rictions for users or requests for camera control privileges.
[Restricted to Presets] 
Restricts camera control of the camera an gle, such as with VB Viewer, to presets, including the home position, for users 
other than administrators.
[Camera Position without Control]
Select the camera operation when there are no users with camera  control privileges.
If [Return to Home Position] has been selected, the home posi tion of the camera must be set in advance with [Control for 
Admin] > [Preset/Initial Sett ing] > [Preset Setting] > [Pre set Registration] tab (P. 170).
External Input Device 1, 2   
Enter each device name in order to identify the corresponding external input device being connected.
There are 2 external input device terminals on the camera.
[Device Name]
Enter the name of the device connected to the external input device terminal. Be sure to enter a name in [Device Name 
(alphanumeric characters)].
External Output Device 1, 2   
Enter each device name in order to identify the corresponding external output device being connected.
There are 2 external output device terminals on the camera.
[Device Name]
Enter the name of the device connected to the external output  device terminal. Be sure to enter a name in [Device Name 
(alphanumeric characters)].
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Sets initial settings, such as video quality compensation,  at camera start up.
Initial Setting
If the current camera settings and saved initial camera settings  differ when you access [Initial Setting], [Apply] in the upper 
right of the screen will appear blue. If you click [Apply], t he current camera settings will be saved as the initial camera 
settings. Clicking [Clear] will revert to the in itial camera settings saved in the camera.
In addition, if you click [Preset/Initial Setting] > [Initial Se tting Registration] (P. 159) in Control for Admin, the settings  at that 
point will applied here as initial camera settings.
(1) Video Display Area
This displays a preview of how video will appear due to changes made in each item.
The video display area is used for confirmation. To actually  apply the changes as initial camera settings, it is necessary 
to click [Apply] and save the settings.
Set Initial Video Settings
[Camera] > [Initial Setting]
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Note
If another Viewer with administrator privileges, such as the Admin Viewer, connects to the camera, video from the camera will c ease and a 
globe icon will appear in the video display area.
(2) Use the pan, tilt and zoom sliders. 
Drag the sliders to pan (horizontally),  tilt (vertically) or zoom in (telephoto)/zoom out (wide-angle) the camera.
To register the adjusted pan, tilt, and zoom positions as  the initial camera angle settings, set [Pan/Tilt/Zoom Position] to 
[Register] and click [Apply]. 
(3) [ Snapshot] Button
Open the snapshot panel and display a still image of the moment you clicked the button (P. 186).
(4) [Reconnect] Button Reconnects to the camera.
[Pan/Tilt/Zoom Position]
Choose if you would like to register the pr esent pan, tilt, and zoom positions. If you select [Unregister], the camera will 
return to the pan, tilt, and zoom positions when the camera was turned off, when restarted. 
[Focus] 
Selects the focus.
For details, please refe r to “Focus” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 161).
[Exposure]
Selects an exposure.
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[ Slow  Shutter]
When [Auto] is selected for [Exposure],  you can select the slowest shutter speed.
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[Exposure Compensation]
Selects an exposure compensation value.
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[Metering Mode]
Selects a metering mode.
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[ Shutter  Speed]
When [Manual] or [Auto (Shutter-prior ity AE)] is selected for [Exposure], you can select the shutter speed.
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[Aperture], [Gain]
These can be set when [Exposure] is [Manual].
For details, please refer to “Exposure” in “Use Control for Admin” (P. 162).
[ Smart  Shade Control], [ Smart Shade Control Level]
If the background is bright and the subject is hard to see, this  function brightens dark areas without affecting bright areas to 
make the subject easier to see.
For details, please refer to  “Smart Shade Control” in “Use  Control for Admin” (P. 159).
Important
The setting is not available if [Smart  Shade Control] is set to [Auto].
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