Viewer Software Overview, Viewer Software Types | Canon Vb-C50fi

Viewer Software Overview

By using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50Fi on a PC, as well as control the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “Viewer Overview” (→ P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM.

Viewer Software Types

There are 2 types of viewers described below.

●Viewer for PC

When started up, this viewer displays as a separate window. The viewer is installed beforehand on the PC

to be used. For installation details, please refer to “5. Install the Software” in this Chapter (→ P.2-11).

●Viewer for Java

The viewer appears in the Web browser. You need to install Java VM beforehand. See the web site for more details.

WebView Product web site http://www.canon.com/webview

Features of the Viewer Software

●Pan, tilt control*: You can control pan and tilt with the scroll bars.

●zoom control: You can control zoom with the scroll bars.

●Backlight adjustment: You can brighten the image when it is dark due to backlight.

●Panorama window display*: You can control the camera by clicking on the panorama window or by dragging the frame inside the window.

●Image saving and printing: You can save and print snapshots of live images.

●Audio transmission (Viewer for PC only)*: You can send audio to the camera.

* Not available with the VB-C50Fi.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Please refer to “Hardware and Software Requirements” (→ P.1-4).

Handling of Video

Please refer to “Introduction” (→ P.iii).

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Contents

User’s Manual Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 U.S.A.only Copyright Information IntroductionExclusion of Liability Trademark Notices Request concerning disclosure of live videos Package Contents Contents Preset Setting Tool Overview of VB Administration ToolsStarting Up VB Administration Tools View Restriction Tool Schedule Setting Tool Web Pages for Video Distribution Viewer Overview Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute VideosDistributing Videos Using a Browser Only Log Messages System Configuration Using VBCollectorTroubleshooting Specifications Sample Network Configurations For information about Using the Viewer How to Read This ManualFor information about setting Up the VB-C50Fi FDA regulation Safe Use of EquipmentImportant Operational Instructions Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Réglementation canadienne sur les intérferences radio Important Safety Instructions Xii Xiii Xiv Cleaning the Lens MaintenanceCleaning the Equipment Tip Xvi Before Using VB-C50Fi Features of the VB-C50Fi Night mode shooting Simple set up and managementMore powerful security functions Service settings with schedule function Hardware and Software Requirements VB Initial Setup Tool Ver .0 → P.2-7VB Administration Tools Ver .1 → P.4-2 Viewer Software → dViewer Software User’s Manual VBCollector Ver .1 → P.6-9 Using the VB-C50Fi with Windows XP SP2VB Admin Tools and VB Initial Setup Tool VBCollector Minimum Recommended Viewer Software for Monitoring Use Sold separatelyWebView Livescope MV Ver .1/LE Memory Screw hole for arm mounting System Components and Their OperationFront LAN status LED Rear Bottom Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50 Sold Separately Page Setting Up Perform initial settings for the camera Setup WorkflowSet up the camera Connect the camera to the network Install the software Check operation of the camera Do not overtighten the mounting screw Set Up the CameraUsing a Tripod Wide Converter Using the Wide ConverterSetup is now complete Network connection is now complete Turning the Power on and OFFConnect the Camera to the Network Main unit To AC outlet AC adapter AC cable Supplied CD-ROM Perform Initial Settings for the CameraOn the following page. a VB-C50Fi LAN cable Hub Click to select Initial settings are now complete Camera Selection box Check Operation of the CameraCheck of operation is now complete Install the Software Viewer Software Types Features of the Viewer SoftwareViewer Software Overview Hardware and Software Requirements Basic Settings What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages? Enter the user name and password Accessing the Settings TitleUse the browser to access http//192.168.100.1/admin Setting Title Page appears Restore to the previous Setting button Settings TitleSave Setting or Save Setting and Reboot button Back to top button Root Account PasswordConfirm Password Ethernet Connection Keeping Interval min Video Quality Q-Factor Video CaptureVideo Capture Size Camera Control Interlace ModeFocus Mode Use External Video Input Camera Names Presetting Best Shot Preset Common Settings Restrict Preset Tour Time Restrict Camera Control to PresetsAuto Preset Tour Not used Application PresetPreset Name Camera Parameter Maximum Connection Time sec Restrict Service TimeMaximum Number of Clients Global Address for Web Pages Http ServerHttp Port Camera Server Authorized User Account Apply this list to Http server Authorized/Restricted Host SpecificationHost List Apply this list to Video Transmission Listing Guidelines Example 1 To prohibit access from a hostListing Format Time Zone Setting the Date and Time Date and TimeCurrent Camera Time Synchronize with computer time New Camera TimeTime Zone Set manually Name Server Address Register Host Name Mail Server Host Specifies the Smtp server User Name and PasswordMail POP before Smtp External Input Device 1-2 Device Name LED SettingExternal Device Names External Output Device 1-3 Device Name On-board File System Information On-board File System InformationRecorded Picture Information and Manipulation Recorded Picture Information and Manipulation View Log Events Restore SettingsMiscellaneous VB Administration Tools Through the Internet/Intranet Overview of VB Administration ToolsInstalling the VB Administration Tools VB-C50Fi Panorama Creation Tool VBAdmin Startup Panel → P.4-5Preset Setting Tool → P.4-18 View Restriction Tool → P.4-12 Log Viewer → P.4-60 Schedule Setting Tool → P.4-27Admin Viewer → P.4-63 Icon or select VB Admin Tools from Start menu Starting Up VB Administration ToolsDouble-click the VB Admin Tools desktop Server Setting dialog box appears VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up View Restriction Tool View Restriction Tool Display Screen Load Settings buttonSave Settings button Panorama Preview View Restriction Value Input boxes and Get Value button 0Admin Viewer buttonApply the view restriction Apply button To Make Settings Setting View RestrictionsChanging Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame Click the Apply button VB Administration Tools Restriction on from the Privilege menu bar → P.4-66 Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen Preset Setting Area Display Screen For picture recording only Preset Selection box3Admin Viewer button Camera Parameters Setting Presets Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame VB Administration Tools Tip Tour Schedule list Preset TourPreset Tour Settings Area Display Screen Up and Down button 0Pause sec Setting up Setting Preset TourSelect an option from Auto Preset Tour Normal Schedule Special Schedule Schedule Setting ToolEnter settings for the Services → P.4-38 Schedule Setting Tool Display Screen Toolbar Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Display Screen Enter the name of the schedule Setting Up a Normal ScheduleDouble-click the schedule track Schedule Setting Tool This completes the settings for the normal schedule Special Schedule Special Schedule Display Screen Setting Up a Special Schedule VB Administration Tools Double-click the sub-schedule track Enter the name of the Special Day Schedule Display the Service tab and enter settings for the services This completes the settings for the special schedule Resetting Schedule Settings All schedules and service settings from Edit in the menu bar Setting Up Service Timer Setting Tool Timer Setting Tool Display Screen Setting Up Timer With the Schedule Setting Tool, open the Timer Setting Tool Mode tab Live, Video Live mode Motion Detection Setting ToolMotion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen Live Mode Video mode Rec. Start button Setting number selection boxMotion detection area frame Area tab Flow of Motion Detection Settings Open the Motion Detection Tool Enable preset selection Setting Up Motion DetectionEnable frame rate setting Create a motion detection area Area tab Area Ratio Duration Pre-event Recording Time sec Recording at on eventRecording at OFF event Recording interval before event sec Output to External Devices Output duration after OFF event sec Check motion detection status in the server Motion detection status and screen display Maximum Recording Time sec Movie Recording Options setting dialog boxSelf-timer sec Control buttons Night Mode Setting Tool Night Mode Setting Display Screen Setting Up Night Mode Check Cancel Infrared Cut Filter Input Name Settings External Device Input Setting ToolExternal Device Input Setting Tool Display Screen Camera Preset Setting Up External Device Input Perform picture recording operations External Device Output Setting Tool External Device Output Settings Tool Display Screen Setting Up External Device Output Relationship between on and OFF events and picture recording Subject up to 31 characters Mail Notification Settings dialog boxType of Notification Text up to 255 characters Downloading Log Files How to downloadLog Viewer Copying and searching a log Viewing the LogSaving a Log to a File/Opening a Saved File Choose Save from the File menu bar Using Selection Criteria to Display Logs Control button Admin ViewerSpecial privileges of Admin Viewer Starting Up Admin Viewer Operating External Devices and Motion Detection To Set External Device Input Operating External Device Output To Enable or Disable View RestrictionsEnabling/Disabling View Restrictions External Device Output dialog box appears Operating a Camera Advanced Camera Control Clicking the Screen to Control the Camera Camera-Specific Functions Shade Correction Shade Correction Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution Viewer PC Web Pages for Video DistributionVB-C50Fi Dedicated Web server Creating Web Pages Viewer Overview Viewer for Java Viewer for PC JavaApplet sample Still picture request page using JavaScriptViewing Sample Pages Using the Viewer for Java to Create a Web LiveApplet Saving Web Page Data Device File system Writing IP Addresses Example of Using the Viewer for Java to Create a WebFrame settings Text displayed in a separate frame Lvappl.htm Sample.htmHeader.htm Pop-up LiveApplet window Using Glimpse and LiveApplet TogetherGlimpse embedded Html Head Script language=JavaScript Glimps.htmPopup.htm Script titleGlimpse/title /head Body Nothing Specified Providing LiveApplet without Camera ControlModifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens Applet Width=320 height=240 Certain Images Specified Creating Web Pages Pasting a Picture to the Background Displaying Bitmap Images on the Video ScreenSpecifying the Background Color Viewer for Java Parameters LiveApplet Imageoffset Gui-typeHostname Noconnectmsg Glimpse Sleep Applet Tag Descriptions Mime type video/x-webview-h Extension wvh For Apache Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute VideosSetting Up the Web Server Creating wvh Files Click the link to launch the Viewer Example of a Web page Using the Viewer for PCHREF=WebView.wvhLets view the image/A Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only Displaying the Live Video at Access as a Still Picture GetStillImage Parameters IMG SRC=http//192.168.100.1/-wvhttp-01-/GetStillImage?z=100 VB-C50Fi Router 192.168.100.2 192.168.100.1 Viewer PC InternetSet the Viewer for Java description → P.5-7 as follows Distributing Still Images to a Mobile Phone Sample page appears Overwriting Sample Pages POS1.htm Cameraid Command DescriptionStill.jpg parameters Camera Server-related Log Messages A007 View restriction setting error warningLog Messages A001 Camera server startup failure crit A010 Camera control driver start and stop info A011 Camera control device error warningA014 Access prohibited due to host restriction notice A012 WebView Livescope client start and stop info A022 Applet archive load failure warning A015 WebView Administrator Viewer start infoA016 Amount of transmitted video data info A023 Detection in change of point of contact err Detection of motion err A050 Access permission when restricting user access infoA102 Password mismatch when restricting user access notice System-related Log Messages Using the Picture Recording Function Sample Application Combining a Door-opening Sensor Settings specified on the Preset page → P.3-12 VB-C50Fi Ethernet Sample Application Using Sequential ModeInstallation Example Using Picture Recor ding Function Sample application in combination with a warning device ON/OFF Using Picture Recor ding Function Page Using VBCollector Downloaded image displays Registering a Server Installing VBCollectorStarting Up VBCollector Adding a Server Enter each item in the various fields and click OK button Downloading images to a shared folder on the network Editing Server Information To Edit Server Information Registering Tasks Adding a Task Monthly Retry when an error occursWeekly Details Repeat task Editing Tasks Executing and Canceling TasksCanceling a Task Executing a Task Status Display Task StatusTo View Task Status Target Server Details Displayed on the Task View Starting/Stopping the ServiceRefresh Task View Display Content Automatic Downloading by Notification Send notification when server space gets low Server Setting buttonNotification Settings button Available disk space of the server To View Pictures Viewing Recorded ImagesDisplaying Images Display Format To display all the pictures Image display area Animate ImagesTo View Animation Image data display area Animation Zoom in/out Deleting Images To Delete Images Viewing Logs Task Displaying Logs According to Selection Criteria Match case Search LogsTo Search Logs Selecting Log Files To Select Log Files Abort task Cancels download Delete old image s Setting Download CapacityWhat to do when min. is reached Details Set max. number of pictures per download Appendix VB-C50Fi does not start up TroubleshootingVBSetup.exe does not work VB-C50Fi sample page does not appear Viewer is disconnected Forgot the passwordCan’t control the camera Cannot record pictures Specifications VB-C50Fi External Device Input Terminals IN+, Internal Connection ChartExternal Device I/O Terminals External Device Output Terminals OUT A, OUT B, OUT C Viewer for Java System ConfigurationViewer Software Functions Sample Configuration in an ISP Environment Sample Network ConfigurationsSample LAN Environment Configuration Server sending Upgrading the Firmware Remotely On the settings title page, click Administration Tools Restoring the Factory Default SettingsLaunch the Web browser and display the settings title Click the Restore button for Restore Settings Turn off the VB-C50Fi If the IP Address and Password are UnknownVB-C50Fi’s factory default settings are restored Factory Default Settings Setting Item Setting Item setting Factory Default Settings Index CD-ROM Index WebView Livescope MV