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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ ii
Package Contents ..................................................................iv
How to Read This Manual...................................................... ix
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Safe Use of Equipment....................................................... x
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. xv
Chapter 1 Before Using the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR
Features of the VB-C50i/VB-C50iR.............................................................. 1-2
Hardware and Software Requirements....................................................... 1-4
Viewer Software....................................................................................................... 1-4
VB Initial Setup Tool................................................................................................. 1-4
VB Administration Tools ........................................................................................... 1-4
VBCollector .............................................................................................................. 1-5
Multipoint Recording Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) ...................... 1-7
Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) ............................................ 1-7
System Components and Their Operation................................................. 1-8
Multi-Terminal Module (VB-EX50) (Sold Separately)............................... 1-11
Chapter 2 Setting Up
Setup Workflow ............................................................................................. 2-2
1. Set Up the Camera .................................................................................... 2-4
Using a Tripod.......................................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Wide Converter........................................................................................ 2-5
2. Connect the Camera to the Network....................................................... 2-6
Turning the Power ON and OFF .............................................................................. 2-6
3. Perform Initial Settings for the Camera .................................................. 2-7
4. Check Operation of the Camera ............................................................ 2-10
5. Install the Software ................................................................................. 2-11
Viewer Software Overview ......................................................................... 2-12
Viewer Software Types .......................................................................................... 2-12
Features of the Viewer Software............................................................................ 2-12
Chapter 3 Basic Settings
What Can I Do on Each of the Settings Pages?......................................... 3-2
Accessing the Settings Title Page............................................................... 3-3
Settings Title Page ........................................................................................ 3-4
Setting Up the Administrator Password and Ethernet etc.
(System and Network)....................................................................... 3-5