Canon VB-C500D manual

Network Camera

Start Guide

Please read carefully this Start Guide and the Operation Guide

Especially be sure to read "Safety Precautions" before using the

network camera. Keep this guide in a readily accessible location

for future reference.

Contents

Main ii Introduction Disclaimer Copyright Notes Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the utilization of video/audio European Union (and EEA) only. iv MPEG-4 Third Party Software Software under GPL and LGPL Contents Chapter 1 Before Use Chapter 2 Initial Setting and Installation of Camera Chapter 3 Appendix vii Checking of Bundled Items 1. VB-C500D main Unit 2. Safety wi re 3. Ceiling mount template 4. Setup CD-ROM 5. Start Guide (This document) 6. Warranty Card (different depending on the region) Operation Manuals ix How to Read This Document Symbols Used for Safety Precautions Note Caution Warning Safety Precautions CAUTION xi FCC NOTICE Canadian Radio Interference Regulations xii Precautions for Installation xiii Precautions for Use xiv Notes on Use of Motion Detection, Stream for Recording and Bundled Recording Software VK-Lite Precautions for Use of Optional AC Adapter PA-V17 Notes on Cleaning Maintenance Page Page 1-2 Features of VB-C500D Wide-angle Varifocal Lens Compact Design Suitable for Various Installation Environments Capturing Color Images at 0.2 Lux Digital Night Mode Function to Automatically Adjust to Capturing at Low Illumination Page Page Bundled Software VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0 VBAdmin Tools Ver . 5.0 VB-C500 Viewer Ver. 1.0 Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.1 1-7 Software Configuration of VK-Lite VK-Lite Viewer VK-Lite Storage Server VK-Lite Viewer 1-8 Key Functional Limitations of VK-Lite and VK-64/VK-16 1-9 Comparison of Two Viewers VB-C500 Viewer Audio Reception (One-way Communication) 1-10 VK-Lite Viewer Audio Transmission/Reception (Two-way Communication) 1-11 Operating Environment VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0, VBAdmin Tools Ver. 5.0, VB-C500 Viewer Ver. 1.0 Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.1 Page 1-13 Notes on Operating Environment Notes on Use When the [Windows Firewall] Function is Enabled Page 1-15 1-16 Notes on Use with Windows Server 2008 Enabling the Sound Function to Use Audio Page Notes on Use with Windows Vista 1-19 Name and Function of Each Part Dome Case/Inner Cover/Camera Interior 1-20 Top View of Camera (Without Dome Case) 1-21 Bottom 1-22 Optional Items Audio Interface Cable WA500-VB Page Page 1-25 Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v2.1 Page Page 2-2 Flow of Setup Step 1 Install the software Step 2 Connect the camera to the network Page 2-4 Step 1 Install the Software Install the Necessary Software In-Camera Software (Need Not be Installed) Software for Initial Setting and Management of the Camera Recording Software This completes the installation. 2-5 Step 2 Connect the Camera to the Network Connect the Camera to the Network and Turn On the Power 2-7 2-8 2-9 Use of External Power Supply Applicable wires and recommended power cable length This completes the network connection. 2-10 Step 3 Perform Initial Setting of the Camera Perform Initial Setting of the Camera 2-11 This completes the initial setting. 2-12 2-13 Check the Video Captured by the Camera This completes the video check process. 2-14 2-15 Step 4 Install the Camera Note on Use before Installing the Camera Note 2-16 Installation Procedure for Direct Mounting on a Ceiling/Wall Roof space Ceiling board 2-17 2-18 Concealing the Wiring in a Ceiling 2-19 2-20 Wiring on a Ceiling 2-21 Power Audio I/O Interface cable fixing method Heat-shrinkable tube for cable protection 2-22 2-23 Focus Adjustment Method 2-24 2-25 Installation Procedure for In-Ceiling with a Ceiling/Wall Side View of mounting Ceiling board Roof space 2-26 This completes the installation. 2-27 Page Page 3-2 External Dimension Drawing VB-C500D Recessed Mounting Kit SR500-S-VB (Option) Appendix 3-3 Main Specifications The specifications are subject to change without notice for purposes of improvement, etc. VB-C500D 3-4 Main Specifications The specifications are subject to change without notice for purposes of improvement, etc. VB-C500D (Continued) AC adapter (option) Input/Output Terminals External Device I/O Terminals 3-6 External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2) External Device Output Terminals (OUT1, OUT2) 3-7 Internal Connection Diagram Audio Input/Output Terminals Audio Input, Used as Both LINE IN and MIC IN (Monaural Input) 3-8 Audio Output Terminal LINE OUT (Monaural Output) 3-9 PUB.YT1-1403-000 CANON INC. 2009