Canon network camera VBS31D User Manual
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51 Setting Page 4 General Upload (1) [Upload] Select [Upload Disabled], [HTTP Upload] or [FTP Upload] for the upload method. (2) [Video Format] Select the [JPEG] or [H.264(1)] format for video you want to upload. If [H.264(1)] is selected, video is uploaded with the settings defined under [Video] > [H.264(1)] (p. 46). [H.264(2)] cannot be used. (3) [Frame Rate] Enter the maximum frame rate of video to be uploaded. This setting can only be made when [JPEG] is selected for [Video Format]. (4) [Pre-event Buffer (number of frames)] / [Pre-event Buffer (sec)] Enter the number of frames or seconds of video to be buffered before the event. The maximum amount is number of frames for a [JPEG] selection and number of seconds for an [H.264(1)] selection in [Video Format]. (5) [Post-event Buffer (number of frames)] / [Post-event Buffer (sec)] Enter the number of frames or seconds of video to be buffered after the event. The maximum amount is number of frames for a [JPEG] selection and number of seconds for an [H.264(1)] selection in [Video Format]. 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 video file size: – Set a lower value under [Video Quality] for [JPEG]/ [H.264(1)] (p. 46). – Set a lower value for [Video Size: Upload / Memory card] for [JPEG] (p. 46). – Set a lower value for [Video Size] for [H.264(1)] (p. 46). – Set a lower value under [Target Bit Rate (kbps)] for [H.264(1)] (p. 47). Reduce the uploading frequency: – Reduce the value in [Pre-event Buffer] or [Post-event Buffer] (p. 51). – If [Volume Detection Event] is enabled, disabled [ON Event Operation], [OFF Event Operation], or [Ongoing On Event Operation] (p. 56). [Upload] Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification The following can be set here. General Upload Set the upload operation to be performed and the video buffer. HTTP Upload Set HTTP connection uploads. FTP Upload Set FTP connection uploads. E-mail Notification Set event information and video e-mail notifications. Important If the upload function is used, either the [Event] menu must be set (p. 56) or the [Event] tab in the Intelligent Function Setting Tool (p. 104) must be set. If you are using both e-mail notification by text and video and video upload by HTTP/FTP, set [Video Size: Upload / Memory card] (p. 46) to a small size. HTTP upload does not support SSL/TLS. If the camera is set to perform upload or e-mail notification continuously, not all video or e-mails may be sent depending on the video size and the network condition to the server. In this case, an event log message is displayed (p. 73). If the destination for HTTP/FTP upload or e-mail notification is set for a Windows operating system, IPsec communication cannot be applied. When an H.264 video is uploaded, the following restrictions apply to [H.264(1)] of [Video] (p. 46). - Only [Use bit rate control] can be selected for [Bit Rate Control]. - Only [3072] or less can be selected for [Target Bit Rate (kbps)]. - Only one of [0.5], [1], and [1.5] can be selected for [I Frame Interval (sec)]. The maximum video buffer size capacity is approx. 5 MB. If a large video size is set, the Frame Rate, Pre-event Buffer and Post-event Buffer may not be achieved as specified. If buffering cannot be achieved as specified, a message is written to the event log (p. 73). Before using a large video size, confirm that no messages appear in the event log.
52 – From the Intelligent Function Setting Tool [Event] tab > disable [ON Event Operation], [OFF Event Operation] or [Detected mode Operation] (p. 104). – If [External Device Input Event] is enabled, disable [Active Event Operation], [Inactive Event Operation], or [Ongoing Active Event Operation] (p. 57). – If [Timer Event] is enabled, increase the value in [Repeat Interval] (p. 58). HTTP Upload The HTTP upload function sends notifications via HTTP or via HTTP with attached videos, depending on the network camera event. (1) [Notification] Select [Notification Only with HTTP] or [Video 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. (7) [Parameter (query string)] Enter the parameter (using up to 127 characters). Parameters can be specified using the “%” character (p. 144). (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 [Video 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 [Disable] or [Enable] for the PASV mode when uploading via FTP. (5) [File Upload Path] Enter the path to the folder where the video file is to be uploaded to (using up to 255 characters). (6) [File Naming] Set a desired file naming rule. [YYYYMMDDHHMMSSms] Video is 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 video is uploaded using the file name “{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg”. (Example: 20130123/112122000.jpg) [Loop] Video is 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. Important 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.
[Upload] Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification 53 4 Setting Page [User Setting] Video is 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. 144). (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. E-mail Notification (1) [Notification] Select [Text Only] or [Text with Image] as the content of notification. If [Upload] is set to [Upload Disabled], [Text with Image] will not be available. (2) [Mail Server Name] Enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server (using up to 63 characters). (3) [Mail Server Port] Enter the port number of the SMTP server (factory default setting is [25]). (4) [Sender (From)] Set the e-mail address of the sender (using up to 63 characters). (5) [Recipient (To)] Set the e-mail address of the recipient (using up to 63 characters). (6) [Authentication] Select [None], [POP before SMTP] or [SMTP-AUTH] for the e-mail authentication method. Set an appropriate method according to the authentication method used by the SMTP server to send to. [User Name], [Password], [POP Server] If [POP before SMTP] is selected as the e-mail authentication mode, enter the user name and password as well as the host name or IP address of the POP server required for authentication. [User Name], [Password] If [SMTP-AUTH] is selected as the e-mail authentication method, enter the user name and password required for authentication. (7) [Subject] Enter the subject of the e-mail to be sent using up to 31 ASCII characters. (8) [Message Body] Enter the message (text) of the e-mail to be sent using up to 255 ASCII characters. Parameters can be specified with the “%” character (p. 144). (9) [E-mail Notification Test] Clicking [Exec] initiates an e-mail notification test based on the settings currently entered. It is not necessary to click [Apply]. After entering a password, first click [Exec], then [Apply] the password.
54 Video Server (1) [Maximum Number of Clients] Set the maximum number of clients that can be connected to the camera at the same time. Up to 30 clients can be set. If 0 is set, connection is prohibited except for the Administrator. (2) [Camera Control Queue Length] Set the maximum queue length for clients requesting camera control privilege from the viewer. The maximum number is 30. Enter an integer from 0 to 30. If 0 is set, camera control is prohibited except for the Administrator. (3) [Maximum Connection Time (sec.)] Set the time in seconds during which an individual client can connect to the camera. The maximum number is 65535. Enter an integer from 0 to 65535. If 0 is set, the connection time becomes unlimited. (4) [Camera Control Time (sec.)] Set the maximum time during which the viewer can control the camera. The maximum number is 3600. Enter an integer from 1 to 3600. Audio Server (1) [Audio Transmission from the Camera] When [Enable] is selected, the audio input through the microphone attached to the camera can be transmitted to the Viewer. (2) [Input Volume] Set the volume of input for the microphone connected to the camera in the range of 1 to 100. The greater the value, the larger the input volume becomes. (3) [Voice Activity Detection] If [Enable] is selected, the audio transmission is stopped temporarily when no audio is output. This way, the load of the applicable network can be reduced. (4) [Audio Input] Set the microphone input. Select [Line In], [Microphone In (dynamic microphone)] or [Microphone In (condenser microphone)]. [Server] Setting the Video Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server The following can be set here. Video Server Set the video transmission from the camera. Server Set the audio transmission from the camera. Server Set the authentication method, and HTTP port number. Caution Switch line in and microphone in on each setting page according to the specification of the microphone. Using the wrong input may damage the camera and/or microphone. Be sure to configure settings correctly. Important Video and audio can be distributed to up to 30 clients. However, when there are many clients or they are connected to the camera over an SSL connection, the video frame rate may slow down and the sound may drop out if audio reception from the camera is enabled. The volume, sound quality, etc., may change depending on the characteristics of the microphone used. If the [Input Volume] settings are changed after setting volume detection, check the detection setting again. The video and audio may not be synchronized. The audio may be temporarily interrupted, depending on the performance of the computer and the network environment. The audio may be interrupted if anti-virus software is enabled. Communication may be temporarily interrupted, cutting off the audio, if the LAN cable is unplugged and plugged in again. If this occurs, reconnect from the Viewer.
[Server] Setting the Video Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server 55 4 Setting Page HTTP Server (1) [Authentication Method] Set the authentication method used with the HTTP server to [Basic Authentication] or [Digest Authentication]. (2) [HTTP Port] Set the HTTP port number to 80 or in the range of 1024 to 65535. Normally [80] (factory default setting) is used. (3) [HTTPS Port] Set the HTTPS port number to 443 or in the range of 1024 to 65535. Normally [443] (factory default setting) is used. Important If the setting of [HTTP Port] or [HTTPS Port] is changed, the camera may become inaccessible from the active web browser. Check beforehand the precautions in “Important” in “[Reboot Item] Setting Items Requiring Rebooting” (p. 72).
56 Video Record Setting (1) [Video Record Action] Select the destination of a video recorded when an event occurs. To record to a server selected on the [Upload] in the setting page, select [Upload] and to record to a memory card inserted in the camera, select [Record to Memory Card]. Note The size and format of video recorded according to the [Video Record Action] settings are as follows: Settings must be made in the above setting page to make an actual video recording.Volume Detection (1) [Volume Detection Event] Set volume detection to [Disable] or [Enable]. (2) [Detect Criteria] Set the criteria for generating volume detection events to [The reference volume level or above] or [The reference volume level or below]. (3) [Reference Volume Level] Set the reference volume level for detection in the range of 0 to 100. Perform an actual test at the volume level before setting the value. (4) [Detect Criteria Duration (sec)] Set the duration of the detect criteria in the range of 0 to 10 (sec.). When the status meeting the detect criteria has continued for the duration or longer, an ON event is generated. (5) [ON Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed upon an ON event. If [Enable] is selected, (8) [Preset], (9) [Video Record] and (10) [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings upon an ON event. (6) [OFF Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed upon an OFF event. If [Enable] is selected, (8) [Preset], (9) [Video Record] and (10) [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings upon an OFF event. (7) [Ongoing On Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed while a volume detection event is in progress. If [Enable] is selected, (9) [Video Record] and (10) [E- mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings during the volume detection event. (8) [Preset] If a preset is specified, the camera will orient automatically to the specified preset position when a volume detection event occurs. To use presets, it is [Event] Setting Video Record, Volume Detection, External Device Output/Input and Timer The following can be set here. Video Record Setting Set where video is recorded when an event occurs. Volume Detection Set the operation to be performed at the time of volume detection. External Device Output Set external device output. External Device Input Set the operation to be performed when an event is triggered by input from an external device. Set timer events. [Video Record Action] settingsApplied video formatApplied video size [Upload] [Upload] > [Video Format] settingsWhen the video format is [JPEG], [Video] > [JPEG] > [Video Size: Upload / Memory card] When the video format is [H.264(1)], [Video] > [H.264(1)] > [Video Size] [Record to Memory Card][Memory Card] > [Video Format] settings
[Event] Setting Video Record, Volume Detection, External Device Output/Input and Timer 57 4 Setting Page necessary to set the presets with the Preset Setting Tool under Admin Tools (p. 90). If there is no need for additional camera operation, select [None]. (9) [Video Record] Specify the video record action. If [Enable] is selected, video will be transmitted to the destination selected in [Video Record Action] (p. 56) when a volume detection event occurs. (10)[E-mail Notification] Select the e-mail notification operation to be performed. If [Enable] is selected, e-mail notification is performed when a volume detection event occurs. To use this function, [Upload] > [E-mail Notification ] must also be set (p. 53). (11)[External Device Output for ON Event] Select whether external device output is active or inactive upon an ON event. Select [Disable] to disable external device output. (12)[External Device Output for OFF Event] Select whether external device output is active or inactive upon an OFF event. Select [Disable] to disable external device output. External Device Output (1) [Operation Mode] Select the normal (inactive) circuit condition. When [Normally Open] is selected, the output terminals remain in the open state during normal operation, and the terminals close upon an active event and open upon an inactive event. When [Normally Close] is selected, the output terminals remain in the closed state during normal operation, and the terminals open upon an active event and close upon an inactive event. (2) [Active Output Format] Select [Pulse] or [Continuous] for the external device output format.(3) [Pulse Output Time (sec)] Enter the pulse output time in the range of 1 to 120 (sec.). This setting is available when [Active Output Format] is [Pulse]. Note [Normally Open] means that the contacts are normally in the open state (that the circuit is non-conductive), and [Normally Close] means that the contacts are normally in the closed state (that the circuit is conductive). External Device Input (1) [External Device Input Event] Set external device input events to [Disable] or [Enable]. (2) [Operation Mode] Select the circuit condition of the connected external device. When [Normally Open] is selected, an active event occurs when the terminals of the external device close, and an inactive event occurs when the terminals open. When [Normally Close] is selected, an active event occurs when the terminals of the external device open, and an inactive event occurs when the terminals close. (3) [Active Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed upon an active event. If [Enable] is selected, (6) [Preset], (7) [Video Record] and (8) [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings upon an active event. Important For notes on use of volume detection, see “Safety Precautions” in “Precautions for Use of Built-In Camera Functions and Included Software” (p. 7). When Admin Viewer/VB Viewer has camera control privileges, those camera control privileges are released if the camera is moved to a preset position, specified in the [Preset] settings (VB-S30D/VB-S31D only), by a volume detection event operation. Important When [Active Output Format] is set to [Pulse] and a timer is used, a single contact output is controlled when the timer starts. Normally Open Active Event Inactive Event1 (Terminals close) 0 (Terminals open) Normally Close Inactive Event Active Event1 (Terminals close) 0 (Terminals open)
58 (4) [Inactive Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed upon an inactive event. If [Enable] is selected, (6) [Preset], (7) [Video Record] and (8) [E-mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings upon an inactive event. (5) [Ongoing Active Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed while an active event is in progress. If [Enable] is selected, (7) [Video Record] and (8) [E- mail Notification] will be executed according to their settings during the active event. (6) [Preset] If a preset is specified, the camera will automatically orient to the specified preset position when an external device input event occurs. To use presets, it is necessary to set presets with the Preset Setting Tool under Admin Tools (p. 90). If there is no need for additional camera operation, select [None]. (7) [Video Record] Specify the video record action. If [Enable] is selected, video will be transmitted to the destination selected in [Video Record Action] (p. 56) when an external device input event occurs. (8) [E-mail Notification] Select the e-mail notification operation to be performed. If [Enable] is selected, e - m ai l notification will be performed when an external device input event occurs. To use this function, [Upload] > [E-mail Notification] must also be set (p. 53). (9) [External Device Output for Active Event] Select whether external device output is active or inactive upon an active event. Select [Disable] to disable external device output. (10)[External Device Output for Inactive Event] Select whether external device output is active or inactive upon an inactive event. Select [Disable] to disable external device output. (11)[Day/Night Mode Switching] Select the Day/Night Mode switching behavior when an external device input event is triggered. When [Switch to Day Mode] is selected, switches to Day Mode when an active event is triggered, and switches to Night Mode when an inactive event is triggered. When [Switch to Night Mode] is selected, switches to Night Mode when an active event is triggered, and switches to Day Mode when an inactive event is triggered. Select [Disable] to disable Day/Night Mode switching.Timer (1) [Timer Event] Select [Disable] or [Enable] for timer event. (2) [Start Time] Set the start time of the timer event in 24-hour format. (3) [End Time] Set the end time of the timer event in the 24-hour format. (4) [Repeat Interval] Select [1 sec.] [5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.] [5 min.] [10 min.] [15 min. ] [20 min.] [30 min.] [1 hour] [3 hours] [6 hours] or [12 hours] for the timer event repeat intervals. Select [None] if an operation need not be repeated. (5) [Video Record] Specify the video record action. When [Enable] is selected, video will be transmitted to the destination selected in [Video Record Action] (p. 56) when a timer event occurs. (6) [E-mail Notification] Select the e-mail notification operation to be performed. If [Enable] is selected, e-mail notification is performed when a timer event occurs. To use this function, [Upload] > [E-mail Notification] must also be set (p. 53). (7) [External Device Output] Select whether external device output is active or inactive when a timer event occurs. Select [Disable] to disable output to an external device. (8) [Day/Night Mode Switching] Select the Day/Night Mode switching behavior when a timer event is triggered. Select [Switch to Day Mode] to switch to Day Mode at the start time, and Night Mode at the end time. Select [Switch to Night Mode] to switch to Night Mode at the start time, and Day Mode at the end time. Important When [Day/Night] in the Admin Viewer is set to [Auto], Day/ Night Mode switching will not happen when an external device input event is triggered (p. 137). When Admin Viewer/VB Viewer has camera control privileges, those camera control privileges are released if the camera is moved to a preset position, specified in the [Preset] settings (VB-S30D/VB-S31D only), by an external device input event operation, or if the day/night mode is switched by the [Day/Night Mode Switching] function.
[Event] Setting Video Record, Volume Detection, External Device Output/Input and Timer 59 4 Setting Page Select [Disable] to disable Day/Night Mode switching. Note When using timers that run continuously for 24 hours with a [Repeat Interval] of 30 seconds or less, set the timer start and end times so the timers can run continuously. Example: Important [Day/Night Mode Switching] can only be set in [Timer 1]. [External Device Output] and [Day/Night Mode Switching] do not support [Repeat Interval]. When [Day/Night] in the Admin Viewer is set to [Auto], Day/ Night Mode switching will not happen when a timer event is triggered (p. 137). If the [Day/Night Mode Switching] settings switch Day/Night Mode while the Admin Viewer/VB Viewer is assigned camera control, control will be released. Timer[Start Time][End Time][Repeat Interval] [Timer 1] 0:00 12:00 10 sec [Timer 2] 12:00 0:00 10 sec
60 Authorized User Account (1) [User Name], [Password] Enter the user name and password and then click [Add]. The authorized user will be added to the user list. The user name can consist of up to 15 (single-byte) characters using A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, “-” (hyphen) and “_” (underscore). The password can consist of 6 to15 (single-byte) ASCII characters (space or printable characters). (2) [User List] A list of authorized users is shown. User authorities can be set for these users. Up to 50 users can be registered in addition to the Administrator (root). Also, the user list can be sorted using the S T buttons on the right. To delete a user, select the applicable user from the user list and then click [Delete]. User Authority [Privileged Camera Control], [Camera Control], [Video Distribution], [Audio Distribution] Set the user authorities of authorized users and guest users. Select the checkboxes corresponding to the items you want to permit for each user. Note Authorized users have higher authorities than guest users. For details, see “User Authorities and Camera Control Privileges” (p. 120). IPv4 Host Access Restrictions (1) [Apply Host Access Restrictions] Set IPv4 host access restrictions to [Disable] or [Enable]. (2) [Default Policy] If IPv4 host access restrictions are applied, select [Authorize Access] or [Prohibit Access] for the default policy. (3) [Network Address / Subnet] Create a list of permitted hosts and restricted hosts and set IPv4 address access for each host to [Yes] or [No]. You can specify the subnet and set access restrictions by network or host. If access is prohibited, access to all ports is restricted. Note If the same address is duplicated, the policy for the address that appears highest on the list will be applied. [Access Control] Setting User Access Privileges The following can be set here. Authorized User Account Register who can access this camera. User Authority Set the authorities for authorized users and guest users. IPv4 Host Access Restrictions Specify the hosts from which IPv4 access is permitted and restricted. IPv6 Host Access Restrictions Specify the hosts from which IPv6 access is permitted and restricted. Important To prohibit access via a proxy server in HTTP connection, a proxy server address must be set. If host access restriction is set mistakenly, access to the setting pages themselves may be prohibited, in which case restoring the factory default settings will become the only means for recovery.