Canon network camera VBM720F User Manual

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Preset Tour
Set a preset tour whereby the camera tours and monitors 
the multiple presets currently set. 
„[Preset Tour] Tab Display Screen
(1) [Preset Tour] selection box. 
Select when you want to perform a preset tour from 
the following options. 
[Not used]
Preset tour is not performed. 
[For Viewers]
Preset tour is performed when a camera is 
connected via the VB Viewer, etc. 
[Always]
Preset tour is always performed. 
(2) [Set Preset Tour Time] checkbox
This setting is enabled when [For Viewers] or [Always] 
is selected in (1). Select the checkbox to configure a 
preset tour at a predetermined time, and enter the 
start time and stop time for the preset tour.
(3) Tour schedule list
A list of presets set for preset tour. 
(4) [Up] / [Down] 
Select preset in the list and click [Up] or [Down] to 
change sequence of the tour schedule list. Presets 
tours are performed in order from the top of the list. 
(5) [Delete] 
Delete the preset selected from the tour schedule list.
(6) [Preset] selection box
Select the preset you want to add to the tour schedule 
list. 
(7) [Preview] 
The camera switches to the camera angle selected in 
[Preset], and the new angle can be checked in the 
video display area.
(8) [Speed (PT)] 
Select [Slow], [Normal], or [Fast] for the moving speed 
of the camera during panning/tilting. (9) [Speed (Z)] 
Select [Slow] or [Fast] for the camera speed during 
zoom. 
(10)[Pause (sec)] 
Set the time at which the camera stops at the preset 
position.
You can set between 0 and 120 seconds in 5-second 
increments.
   
You can set between 1 and 120 seconds in 1-second 
increments.
(11)[Add] 
Add the preset to the tour schedule list. 
(12)[Change] 
Change the speed or pause time between presets 
selected from the tour schedule list.
Note
 Preset tour is not performed while the camera is being 
controlled with viewers, Admin Tools, etc.
 Preset tour is not performed when control privileges are 
obtained by RM-Lite.
„Setting the Preset Tour
Select [For Viewers] or [Always]. 
Setting the preset tour time
Select the [Set Preset Tour Time] checkbox.
Enter values for [Start Time] and [End Time] to set the 
preset tour time.
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1Select the touring method from the [Preset Tour] 
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The preset is registered in the tour schedule list. Up to 
20 presets can be registered. 
In [Speed (PT)] and [Speed (Z)], you can set the pan, 
tilt, and zoom speeds of the preset.
In [Pause (sec)], you can enter the number of 
seconds for the camera to remain stationary at the 
preset position.
When [Preview] is clicked, the camera angle switches 
to this preset, and the new angle can be checked in 
the video display area.
When you want to delete changes made to the tour 
schedule list and restore the settings registered in the 
camera, click [Restore settings].
When you complete setting the tour schedule list, click 
[Save settings]. The settings are saved in the camera. 
Note
The home position cannot be added to the tour schedule list. 
2Select the preset number you want to add to the tour 
schedule from the [Preset] selection box, and then 
click [Add]. 
3Select a preset in the tour schedule list, and set the 
preset operation.
4Click [Change].
5Click [Save settings].
Important
If preset tour is used, do not use the intelligent function. 
						

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Admin Tools
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This tool is used to set intelligent functions that perform uploads, notify the viewer, audio playback, etc., if a change has 
occurred in the captured image due to movement of a subject. 
The intelligent functions can perform the following 6 types of detection. Use detection types that best serve your needs.
Intelligent Function Setting Tool
Admin Viewer
RM Viewer
Passing DetectionE-mail notification
Network
Video recording on 
storage serverUpload to FTP 
server/HTTP 
server Volume Detection Moving Object Detection
Removed Object Detection Abandoned Object DetectionCamera Camera Tampering Detection
Moving Object Detection
Detect moving objects. This function can be used to detect visitors or suspicious individuals. 
Moving object detection is triggered when moving objects are inside the detection area.
Moving object enters/
leaves area.
Background Image 
Generated
Detected
Change in Designated Area Analysis Moving Object DetectedDetection begins when a 
moving object enters the 
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Abandoned Object Detection
Detect objects that are carried in and abandoned for a certain amount of time. This function 
can be used to detect objects that have been left.
Abandoned object detection is triggered when an object is left in the detection area for a 
specified duration. 
Object abandoned.
Background Image 
Generated
Detected
Change in Designated Area Analysis Abandoned Object DetectedThe object is abandoned 
and detection begins 
after set time.
Removed Object Detection
Detect objects that are being removed. This function can be used to detect actions such as 
taking away valuables. 
Removed object detection is triggered when an object is removed from the detection area 
for a specified duration.
Removing an object.
Background Image 
Generated
Detected
Change in Designated Area Analysis Object Removal DetectedThe picture (object) is 
removed and detection 
begins after set time.
Camera Tampering Detection
Detect when the capture is being obstructed. This function can be used to detect when the 
camera orientation is changed or the image display is obstructed with spray, etc. 
Camera tampering detection is triggered when an area exceeding the set ratio of change is 
continuously altered by an object, etc.
Tampering detected.
Background Image 
Generated
Detected
Video Area Changes Analysis Camera Tampering Detected
Detection begins when the 
ratio of change in a video 
exceeds a set amount. 
						

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Caution
Notes on Use of This Camera
The intelligent functions are not suitable for applications where high reliability is required. If constant and maximum 
reliability is required for surveillance it is not recommended that you use this function. Canon shall assume no 
liability for any accident, loss or other undesirable outcomes resulting from intelligent function operations. 
Passing Detection
Detect when a person or moving object crosses a specified line.
It determines that an object is passing when the decision point of the object detection frame 
crosses a detection line.
Passing detected.
Background Image 
Generated
Detected
Video Area Changes
AnalysisPassing Detected
Detection begins when the 
decision point crosses the 
specified detection line.
Volume Detection
Detect specified volume levels. For setting details, see “Chapter 4Setting Page” [Event] > 
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Display Screen of Intelligent Function Setting Tool
(1) Video Display Area
The image currently captured by the camera is 
shown. Detection areas are shown in translucently 
colored frames (rectangular or polygonal) and the 
detection line is shown as a translucently colored 
polygonal line or line segment. Also, subjects for 
which movement has been detected are shown in a 
detection block and detection frame.
Pan, tilt, and zoom operations are the same as in the 
Admin Viewer. For details, see “How to Operate the 
Viewer” (p. 139).
However, when the (11) [Lock camera position] 
checkbox is selected, the camera is fixed at a preset 
position and cannot perform pan, tilt, and zoom 
operations.
(2) [Switch Mouse Operation] button 
Each time this button is clicked, the button switches 
between   and  , and the mouse operation in the 
video display area changes.
When the button is set to  , detection areas can be 
created/resized/moved. While in this mode, the 
camera orientation will not change.
When the button is set to   and the (11) [Lock 
camera position] checkbox is not selected, pan, tilt, 
and zoom operations can be performed. 
(3) [Switch Screen Size] button
Each time this button is clicked, the screen size of the 
video display area switches between “480 x 270” and 
“960 x 540”.
(4) [BLC] button
This button turns on/off backlight compensation. This 
control is effective when the image is dark due to 
backlight. (5) [Obtain/Release Camera Control] button
This button is used to obtain/release the camera 
control privileges. For details, see “Obtaining Camera 
Control Privileges” (p. 141). If camera control 
privileges have not yet been obtained elsewhere, 
such as in the Admin Viewer, the control privileges will 
be obtained the moment the Intelligent Function 
Setting Tool is launched.
(6) [Control for Admin] button
Show the Control for Admin Panel (p. 133).
(7) [Event Display] button
Show the event display panel (p. 124).
(8) [Display Options] 
Select the [Detection Area/Line] or [Detection Results] 
you want to show in the video display area from the 
following items.
Selected Detection Settings Only] 
Show the detection areas/lines or detection results 
only for those detection settings selected in the 
[Detection Setting List].
 [All Detection Settings] 
Show the detection areas/lines or detection results 
for all detection settings in the [Detection Setting 
List].
 [Detection Settings of the Same Type] 
Show the detection areas/lines or detection results 
for the same type of detection settings as those 
selected in the [Detection Setting List].
 [Do not display] 
No detection areas/lines or detection results are 
shown.
(9) [Restart intelligent function] 
If the background image has changed while you were 
specifying settings or detection results are not as set, 
etc., click this button to restart the intelligent function.
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If camera control privileges are not obtained, this 
function is grayed out.
(10)[Detection Settings]
Show the [Detection Settings] dialog box (p. 124). 
This dialog box allows you to reduce the effects of 
lighting changes.
(11)[Lock camera position] checkbox 
Select this checkbox to move the camera position to a 
preset position selected from the preset selection box 
and lock it there. Lock the camera position when 
specifying detection settings to obtain a correct 
detection result. 
If camera control privileges are not obtained or a 
preset position has not been set, this function is 
grayed out.
(12)Camera position selection box 
Select the camera position from the view restriction 
presets or the home position. Use the Preset Setting 
Tool to set presets or the home position (p. 106).
If camera control privileges are not obtained, the 
[Lock camera position] checkbox is not selected, or a 
preset position within the view restriction has not been 
set, this function is grayed out.
(13)[Detection Setting List]
A list with the specified detection settings is shown. 
(14)[Add] 
The [New Detection Settings] dialog box is shown and 
detection settings can be added.
(15)[Delete] 
Delete detection settings selected from the [Detection 
Setting List].
(16)[Detection Setting Number], [Detection Type]
The detection setting numbers and detection types 
selected from the [Detection Setting List] are shown.
(17)[Enable these detection settings] checkbox
Select this checkbox to enable the detection settings 
that are selected in the [Detection Setting List].
(18)[Detection Criteria] tab, [Event] tab
Switch between the Detection Criteria and Event tabs.
 [Detection Criteria]
Specify detection settings name, detection area/line, 
and detection criteria (p. 119).

Specify operations to be performed when events 
occur (p. 120).(19)[Restore settings] 
Clear the settings you have specified on the screen of 
the tool and restore the settings saved in the camera. 
(20)[Save settings] 
Save the edited detection settings in the camera.
After the detection settings have been specified, be 
sure to save the settings in the camera by clicking 
[Save settings].
Flow of Intelligent Function Setting
The intelligent functions are set according to the 
procedure below. For details on the setting method, see 
each setting page.
„Camera Position Settings
For details on the preset setting method, see “Preset 
Setting Tool” (p. 106).
This selects [Lock camera position] in the Intelligent 
Function Setting Tool.
If [No] is clicked, select [Lock camera position].
Important
It takes tens of seconds for the intelligent function to restart. No 
detection is performed while restarting.
Important
Presets that were set with the Preset Setting Tool cannot be 
used for the settings of intelligent functions.
1Register the camera angle as a preset using the 
Preset Setting Tool.
Important
It is strongly recommended that you preset the camera angle in 
advance and lock the camera at a preset position with the 
Intelligent Function Setting Tool. An angle of view that captures 
the target object up close is also recommended.
2Launch the Intelligent Function Setting Tool. 
3Click [Yes].
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„Intelligent Function Settings
When you click [Add] in the [Detection Setting List], 
the [New Detection Settings] dialog box is displayed. 
Set the [Detection Setting Number] and [Detection 
Type] of the detection setting you want to add, and 
then click [OK]. 
Up to 15 different detection settings can be 
registered. 
(1) [Detection Setting Number]
Specify a detection setting number from 1 to 15 for the 
detection area you want to set.
(2) [Detection Type]
Select detection types that suit your purpose from 
[Moving Object Detection], [Abandoned Object 
Detection], [Removed Object Detection], [Camera 
Tampering Detection], or [Passing Detection]. For 
details on detection types, see p. 113.
To enable detection settings, select [Enable these 
detection settings]. 
Clear this checkbox to disable a setting. 
Set detection criteria while operating the camera and 
checking the image in the video display area.
Set e-mail notification, video record, and audio 
playback to be performed upon detection.
Click [Save settings] to save the settings in the 
camera.
You can check the detection status of the specified 
detection settings in the event display panel (p. 158).
1Add detection settings. 
2Enable Detection Settings. 
3Set detection criteria ([Detection Criteria] tab p. 119). 
4Set operations to be performed when a change in a 
subject is detected ([Event] tab p. 120). 
5Save the detection settings in the camera.
6Check the detection result. 
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Important
Notes on intelligent function settings and operation
 When setting intelligent function, do an actual detection test 
to confirm that detection will be performed correctly.
 When the entire screen are exposed to sudden changes in 
brightness, detection may not be performed as intended for 
up to 5 minutes.
 If the display switches between Day mode and Night mode, 
[Restarting intelligent function. Please wait.] is shown and 
intelligent function will restart. Detection will not be performed 
while intelligent function is restarting.
 If the camera is operated during intelligent function setting or 
operation, [Restarting intelligent function. Please wait.] is 
shown and intelligent function will restart. Detection will not 
be performed while intelligent function is restarting.
 If [Video] > [Video Size Set] on the Setting page is changed, 
be sure to change the preset position setting (VB-H43/
VB-M42 only) and intelligent function settings, and check the 
operation. The intelligent function may not operate, 
depending on the settings. 
 Set intelligent function again if the angle of view is changed 
through camera operation, or the camera position of a preset 
or home position is changed using Preset Setting Tool.
 If [Status] in [Detection Setting List] is [Enabled] when the 
camera position is fixed, control privileges cannot be 
obtained by VB Viewer or RM Viewer. Also, the preset tour 
and auto control of custom settings will no longer run.
 When using presets registered in digital zoom range, the 
registered camera positions may not be reproduced with 
high accuracy. It is recommended that you use presets 
registered in the optical zoom range for the Intelligent 
Function.
Difficult-to-detect Subjects
 Objects or portions where there is little contrast in color or 
brightness with the background may not be detected.
 Small objects and changes on the screen may not be 
detected.
 Partial or entire changes in light on the screen may trigger 
detection.
 If multiple objects overlap, the detection status may change. 
In particular, passing may not be detected or may be 
detected at the wrong timing. 
						

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Setting Intelligent Function Detection 
Settings
„Setting Detection Criteria ([Detection 
Criteria] tab)
Set detection criteria while operating the camera and 
checking the image in the video display area.(1) [Detection Settings Name]
You can use up to 64 characters in a detection setting 
name. Be sure to enter a single-byte alphanumeric 
detection setting name.
In a [Detection Settings Name], ASCII characters 
(spaces or printable characters) can be used.
(2) [Area Shape]
Select [Rectangular] or [Polygonal] for the shape of 
detection areas you want to set in the video display 
area. 
[Quick setting]
The detection area is drawn automatically when the 
detection criteria is [Removed Object Detection].
For details on detection area setting operations, see 
“Setting Detection Areas” (p. 120).
[Clear]
If the [Area Shape] is [Polygonal], the detection area 
set in the video display area is deleted.
(3) [Display Color] 
Choose the color of the detection setting. The color 
selected here becomes the display color of the 
detection area/line in the video display area.
(4) [Object Size (%)] [Change Ratio (%)] [Duration (Sec)]
Set the lower limit for the size, change ratio, and 
judgment time for the set detection area to trigger 
detection. If the value set here is exceeded, “Detected” 
mode is triggered.
Click the text box to enter a value directly, or specify a 
value using the slider. 
For details on the setting method, see “Setting 
Detection Criteria per Detection Type” (p. 121).
(5) [Clear detection line]
Clears the detection line set in the video display area.
(6) [Passing Direction]
Select the passing direction of a moving object 
relative to the detection line.
(7) [Decision point]
Select the point of a moving object that will be used as 
criteria for passing detection when a moving object 
crosses a detection line.
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[Detection Criteria] tab
Passing detection Moving object detection, abandoned object 
detection, camera tampering detection
Removed object detection
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Video Display Area
Detection Area
Important
It is recommended that the detection criteria are set in a 
condition as close as possible to the condition in which the 
camera is actually used. Perform a detection test in advance to 
make sure that the detection frame continues to be displayed 
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„Setting Event Operations ([Event] tab) 
Set operations to be performed upon detection of 
changes in a subject.
[Event] tab
(1)Specify the operation timing. (Multiple checkboxes can 
be selected.)
[ON Event Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the 
moment detected mode is triggered to ON.
[OFF Event Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed the 
moment detected mode is triggered to OFF.
[Detected mode Operation] checkbox
When selected, the operations set in (2) [E-mail 
Notification] and [Video Record] are performed for as 
long as detected mode is active.
(2)Specify the event operation. (Multiple checkboxes can 
be selected.)
[E-mail Notification] checkbox
When selected, e-mail notification is performed at the 
timing set in (1). 
[E-mail Notification] must be set in 
advance under [Upload] in the Setting page
 (p. 68).
[Video Record] checkbox
When selected, video record is performed at the 
timing set in (1). [Video Record Action] must be set in 
advance under [Event] in the Setting page (p. 71). 
(3)Specify the audio playback timing.
[Audio Playback at ON Event] checkbox
When selected, the sound set in (4) [Sound Clip 
Name] is played at the moment the detected mode is 
triggered to ON.
[Audio Playback at OFF Event] checkbox
When selected, the sound set in (4)  [Sound Clip 
Name] is played at the moment the detected mode is 
turned OFF.(4)Set the playback sound.
[Sound Clip Name] 
Select the sound that is to be played. The sound clip 
name set for [Sound Clip Upload] under [Event] in the 
Setting page is shown in the pull-down list (p. 74). 
[Volume] 
Set the audio playback volume in the range of 1 to 
100. 
(5) Operation of External Device Output
[External Device Output for ON Event] checkbox
Select this checkbox for enabling external device 
output at an ON event and select output destination 
(output 1 or 2) and operation (active or inactive).
[External Device Output for OFF Event] checkbox
Select this checkbox for enabling external device 
output at an OFF event and select output destination 
(output 1 or 2) and operation (active or inactive).
„Setting Detection Areas
Set detection areas in the video display area.
Setting a [Rectangular] detection area
By default, a rectangle is shown in the video display area. 
Move or resize that rectangle to set a detection area.
Setting a [Polygonal] detection area
Specify polygonal areas with a maximum of 32 angles. 
Click in the video display area to form the polygon point 
by point. Click on a previously set point to complete the 
polygon and set the enclosed area as the detection area. 
The set area can also be moved by dragging it.
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