Canon VB150 Introduction, Exclusion of Liability, Copyright Information, Trademark Notices

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 (referred to hereafter as the VB150).

This manual describes how to set up and use the VB150. Read this manual carefully before using the VB150 to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the "aSafe Use of Equipment" in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM Readme file.

Exclusion of Liability

If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc. accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss.

Copyright Information

Video or still pictures recorded using your VB150 cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws or without the consent of the owner, unless intended for personal use only.

Notes

1.The unauthorized transfer of all or any part of the contents of this Manual is forbidden.

2.The contents of this Manual are subject to change without notice.

3.Every effort has been made to ensure that this Manual is flawless. However, if you find any oversights, please let us know.

4.Notwithstanding above, Canon accepts no liability for any results arising from the operation of this product.

Trademark Notices

●Canon and Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.

●Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

●Windows is legally recognized as Microsoft Windows Operating System.

●Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

●Other brand or product names in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Request concerning disclosure of live videos

With respect to the disclosure of live videos, we request that sufficient consideration be given to matters of privacy and rights not to be photographed. Canon considers the following points concerning such matters when it operates camera sites for which it has been responsible to install and operate:

-We take measures such as adding limitations on zoom magnifications so that people cannot make special specifications.

-When videos are taken of specific buildings, interiors and the like, we install the camera only after

receiving approval from the administrator.

Please note that the operator of the camera site and not Canon has full responsibility regarding the disclosure of live videos.

© Copyright 2003 CANON INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Contents VB150 Copyright Information IntroductionExclusion of Liability Trademark NoticesChecking the Package Contents Contents 104 101103 107Using the Motion Detection Function Viewer for PC SettingsUsing the Still Picture Recording Function IntroductionGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution How to Read This ManualThis document Picture Recording User’s Guide Viewer SoftwareImportant Operational Instructions Safe Use of EquipmentImportant Warnings FCC Notice Important Safety Instructions Safe Use of Equipment Page Maintenance Cleaning the EquipmentPage Before Using the VB150 Camera position preset function Compatible with wireless LANsPanorama picture creation function and various settings WebView Livescope builtBuilt-in Web server and FTP server Easy setting and administrationView restriction function Plenty of expandabilitySystem Overview Video DistributorViewer Software Supplied VBCollector Ver .1 → dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.13 VB Administration Tools Ver .1 → P.59Operating Environment Viewer for Java VerCompatible Networks Viewer Software for Monitoring Use Sold separatelyCompatible Cameras Sold separately Compatible PC Cards Sold separatelySystem Components and Their Operation Camera control connector CC1, CC2 Factory defaults reset switch100/10 BT Ethernet connector PC card slot BPage Setting Up the VB150 Setup Workflow Connecting the cameraChecking operation Connecting the camera Camera connection is now completePrecautions for Turning the VB150 On and Off Initializing the VB150Click to select Initial settings are now complete We recommend that you create a panorama picture → P.65 Checking operationOperation checking is now complete Example of Viewer for JavaDetail Settings Settings Title Detail SettingsAccessing the Settings Title Settings Title ParallelSettings Web page URL System SettingsAdministration Account OthersNetwork Settings EthernetWith the new IP address → P.34 Installation location and communications securityWireless LAN ConnectionsPrimarily CallPPP PPPStatic Route Control Connection KeepingSettings for cameras 1 to Camera and Video SettingsCommon Settings View Restriction Example of 4 cameras cascade Connected to 1 camera control connectorConnected to 2 camera control connectors Example of 2 cameras cascadeControllable Range and Video Capture Range View Restriction SettingsTouching it, be sure to reboot the VB150. → P.57 Controllable Range and Video Capture Range for Each CameraAbout View Restriction Presets Up to 8 presets can be specified Preset SettingsCommon Setting Web Pages for Video Distribution P.9Start up the Viewer for PC then check the Size value Picture Recording and External Device I/O SettingsPicture Recording Common Settings →dPicture Recording Users Guide P.13Specifying parameters in Picture Mail messages Description ValuesFor picture recording and external device Use the Motion Detection Setting Tool → P.80External Device Common Settings Control based on motion detectionPicture Recording Triggered by External Devices Example Method varies with the environment being usedBeen reached Picture Recording and Output byAuthorized User Account → P.52 Access Control SettingsAuthorized/Restricted Host Specification → P.52 Users can be registeredListing Format Example 1 To prohibit access from a hostAuthorized/Restricted Host List Descriptions Listing GuidelinesPage Webview Livescope Settings Http Server Miscellaneous SettingsMail Log Flash memory card is inserted into the slot on the VB150Log.0... are created On-board File System Information Administration Tools SettingsMiscellaneous Slot A/BVB Administration Tools Panorama Creation Tool → P.65 Overview of VB Administration ToolsVBAdmin Startup Panel → P.63 Admin Viewer → P.92 Preset Setting Tool → P.75Motion Detection Setting Tool → P.80 View Restriction Tool → P.70To Install Installing VB Administration ToolsBe installed → P.19 WebView Livescope Camera Server VB Administration Tools Ver.1.0WebView Livescope Helper Viewer Ver .1 or earlier WebView Livescope ManagerStarting Up VB Administration Tools To Start UpViewer and Admin Viewer can be started up at the same time With a panorama picture Panorama Creation ToolWithout a panorama picture Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen Panorama shot, be sure to click this buttonVC-C4 panorama picture Capturing Panorama PicturesDisplay ranges of the panorama pictures are different VC-C4R panorama pictureUpdating/Deleting Panorama Pictures To DeleteDisplaying Connection Information ReconnectingOpening/Saving Pictures View Restriction Tool To save the settings to the VB150 View Restriction Tool Display ScreenView Restriction Tool To Make Settings Setting View RestrictionsChanging Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame Restriction on from the Privilege menu → P.94 Setting presets using the Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting ToolReflecting preset settings to the viewer Preset Setting Tool Display Screen Page Setting Presets Changing Settings from the Preset Preview FrameConnected Motion Detection Setting Tool Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen Motion Detection Setting Tool Scheduled motion detection Specifying the Motion Detection Function SettingsContinuous motion detection Setting the detection location and area Choose -Not Specified- in the Detection preset selection boxSetting the motion detection parameters Setting the sensitivitySetting the Action Performed Setting the area ratioSetting the duration Motion detection status of the server display may not match ErrorsDisplaying Motion Detection Status of the Server Motion detected peak display in this toolSetting the Frame Rate Saving Settings to the VB150To Download Log ViewerDownloading Log Files To Set Selection Criteria Using selection criteria to display logsViewing the Log Http Server Log messages related to the Http server → P.27 Application Log messages related to applications → P.23Recording These log messages refer to the system’s Http serverAbout the special privileges of administrators Admin ViewerStarting Up Admin Viewer To Set External Device Input Operating External DevicesDisplaying and saving the external device input status Operating External Device Output To Enable or Disable View RestrictionsEnabling/Disabling View Restrictions To Set External Device OutputOperating a Camera Advanced Camera ControlClicking the screen to control the camera Controlling NU-700 Appendix Troubleshooting Cannot record or search pictures Wireless LAN card does not work and communication failsCannot control the camera This fileSpecifications Wire connection of the camera control cable RS-232CExternal Device Output Terminals Out1, Out2 External Device I/O TerminalsExternal Device Input Terminals In1, In2 Viewer for PC System ConfigurationViewer for Java VB150Sample Dialup Environment Configuration Sample Network ConfigurationsSample LAN Environment Configuration Be sure to assign a fixed IP address on the VB150Sample LAN plus Dialup Environment Configuration Sample ISP Environment ConfigurationSample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration Obtain the new firmware Use the procedure below to perform the remote upgradeUpgrading the Firmware Remotely Launch the vb150rfu.exe program on the enclosed CD-ROMInitializing all settings Restoring the Factory Default SettingsInitializing settings other than system/network settings Factory default settings using the Restore button → P.109Factory Default Setting Setting Item Setting 1 y m d Item setting 2 y m d110 Insert the flash memory card Into the VB150 Using a PC CardProcedure for Using Flash Memory Cards To use a Web browser as an FTP clientIndex Connection information113 114 Imprimé AU Japon
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