Overview of VB Administration Tools | Canon VB101 specification

Overview of VB Administration Tools

VB Administration Tools is an application that simplifies the management and operation of the VB101.

VB Administration Tools comprises "VBAdmin Startup Panel" and "Panorama Creation Tool," "View Restriction Tool," "Preset Setting Tool," "Log Viewer," and "Admin Viewer" applications. Operations such as setting the VB101 or viewing pictures from a remote location with special privilege, checking operating status or obtaining logs are easily performed through the Internet or Intranet.

VC-C4

Remote operation, setting, and information gathering are possible through the Internet/Intranet .

VB101

Taking panorama pictures

Setting view restrictions

Setting presets

Viewing logs

Privileged viewing and operation

VBAdmin Startup Panel (→ P.66)

This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools.

The tools are started up from this panel.

Install VB Administration Tools first from the supplied CD-ROM.

Panorama Creation Tool (→ P.68)

This tool is used to take or create panorama pictures.

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Canon VB101 appendix Overview of VB Administration Tools, VBAdmin Startup Panel → P.66, Panorama Creation Tool → P.68

Contents

VB101 Copyright Information IntroductionExclusion of Liability Trademark Notices Important Operational Instructions Safe Use of EquipmentImportant Warnings FCC Notice Important Safety Instructions Fig-1 ASafe Use of Equipment Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment Contents Introduction ASafe Use of Equipment VB Administration Tools 118 Using the Helper Viewer To Distribute Videos 110Using the Still Picture Recording Function 120Page Before Using the VB101 Broad band Video Distribution Function Panorama picture creation function and various settingsCamera position preset function Simultaneous video reception by up to 40 users Log function Easy setting and administrationPlenty of expandability Strengthened security function Helper Viewer System ConfigurationJava Viewer WebView Livescope MV Optional ProductsProducts Sold Separately VC-C4VB101 Ethernet Webview Livescope Viewer Software → P.16 VB Administration Tools → P.62Hardware and Software Requirements VBCollector → P.127 Compatible Networks Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE → P.17Compatible Cameras Sold separately This is optional viewer software for monitoring Package Contents Slot-B LED Power LEDSlot-A LED 100 LED Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack Console connector terminal for initial setup and servicingVideo cable supplied with the Canon Communication To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party Installation Precautions for use Precautions for Switching the VB101 On and Off VB101 rear panel Connecting the ComponentsLonger guaranteed Example of 2 cameras cascade Save the content Using a PC CardProcedure for Using Flash Memory Cards Insert the flash memory card Into the VB101 Sample Dialup Environment Configuration Sample Network ConfigurationsSample LAN Environment Configuration VB101 Viewer PC Client receiving Server sending Sample Configuration in an ISP EnvironmentLAN plus Dialup Environment Router ImagesPage Setup Procedures Install the Web browser on your PC beforehand Setup WorkflowMaking initial settings on the VB101 Confirming Operation Initial Setup Switch the VB101 and the PC on Remove the RS-232C cable connected to the PC used for Initial setup and connect the LAN cableYour user name and password Follow steps below to launch the browser and enter Checking Operation Access the sample page from the Web browserAddress must be changed to match your system settings Click on each sample Use the browser to access http//192.168.100.1/path Detail SettingsAccessing the Settings Title Enter the user name and password Those settings that require the VB101 to Settings TitleTo VB101, or the Send Config. and Reboot VB101 button Parallel Target Application Basic Settings SettingsAdministration Account Others System SettingsSettings Web Page URL Date and Time Network Settings Setup Primarily CallPPP Static Route Control Connection Keeping Settings for cameras 1 to Camera and Video SettingsCommon Settings View Restriction Controllable range and Video Capture Range View Restriction SettingsTouching it, be sure to reboot the VB101. → P.59 Controllable Range and Video Capture Range for Each Camera About View Restriction Presets Up to 8 presets can be specified Preset SettingsPreset Common Setting Not perform if there is no memory card in the VB101 slot Picture Recording and External Device I/O SettingsPicture Recording Common Settings Start up the Helper Viewer, then check the Size value Setup External device common settings Picture Recording triggered by External Devices Picture Recording and Output by Schedule Method varies with the environment being usedBeen reached Authorized User Account → P.53 Access Control SettingsAuthorized/Restricted Host Specification → P.53 Users can be registered Authorized/Restricted Host List Descriptions Listing Format Listing Guidelines WebView Livescope Application SettingsWhen WebView Livescope is selected VIEW-Windows When VIEW-Windows 1.21 is selectedChanged in normal use Number other than 80 → P.96 Miscellaneous SettingsUse this page to specify various other settings Mail Log Flash memory card is inserted into the slot on the VB101See →P.146 for log message details Administration Tools Settings Restore the default settings in Restore Settings → P.160 Detail Settings VB Administration Tools Panorama Creation Tool → P.68 Overview of VB Administration ToolsVBAdmin Startup Panel → P.66 This tool is used to take or create panorama pictures View Restriction Tool → P.73 Preset Setting Tool → P.79Admin Viewer → P.88 Log Viewer → P.85 Installing VB Administration Tools WebView Livescope Manager WebView Livescope Helper Viewer ver .10 or earlierWebView Livescope Camera Server WebView Livescope MV Manager ver Starting Up VB Administration Tools To Start Up Starting Up VB Administration Tools Started up at the same time With a panorama picture Panorama Creation ToolWithout a panorama picture About the Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen VC-C4 panorama pictureVC-C4R panorama picture Capturring Panorama PicturesDisplay ranges of the panorama pictures are different Panorama pictures To Delete To UpdateUpdating/Deleting Panorama Pictures Displaying Connection Information ReconnectingOpening/Saving Pictures View Restriction Tool View Restriction Tool Display Screen VB Administration Tools To Make Settings Setting View RestrictionsChanging Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame Retrieving values from Admin Viewer and changing settings Tip Setting presets using the Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting ToolReflecting preset settings in the viewer Preset Setting Tool Display Screen VB Administration Tools Setting Presets Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset Tip To Download Log ViewerDownloading Log Files To Set Selection Criteria Using selection criteria to display logsViewing the Log Choose Filter from the View menu Application Log messages related to applications → P.146 Application, HTTP, System, and Driver correspond to the logMessages list → P.146 Recording About the special privileges of administrators Admin ViewerStarting Up Admin Viewer Special privileges of Admin Viewer To Set External Device Input Operating External DevicesDisplaying and saving the external device input status Choose External Device Input from the Privilege Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions Operating External Device Output Creating Web Pages Video Distribution Web Pages for Video DistributionWeb Viewer Types Features of the Java ViewersJava Viewer Types LiveApplet Java Viewer LiveAppletGlimpse Video display function Camera control function Features of the Helper Viewer Viewing Sample Pages Examples of sample pages Using the JavaViewer to DistributeVideos Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Example of Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web Writing IP Addresses Creating Web Pages Using Glimpse and LiveApplet Together 100 101 102 Providing LiveApplet without Camera ControlModifying the Startup and Disconnection Screens Startup screen Disconnection screen → See on 103URL for the image file displayed 104 Pasting a picture to the background Displaying Bitmap Images On the Video ScreenSpecifying the Background Color 105 Java Viewer Parameters 106 107 108 Sleep 109 Applet Tag Descriptions 110 Using the HelperViewer to DistributeVideosSetting Up the Web Server For Apache Firewalls. The Java Viewer also uses this protocol Creating wvh files111 Example of a Web page Using the Helper Viewer 112 113 Distributing Videos Using a Browser OnlyDisplaying the Live Video At Access as a Still Picture Frames 114 115 Set the Java Viewer description → P as follows 116 Using the Picture Recording Function 118 Installation ExampleConnector Attached Cable In1 VB101 Connection Example Settings specified in External Device Input 1/2 → P.48 Settings specified on the Preset page → P.47Set a camera angle that redords the open doorway as Preset 119 120 Connector Attached CableSample application in combination with a lighting unit 121 Set a camera angle that records the exhibit as PresetSettings specified in Schedule 1-4 → P.51 122 Use your Web browser to access the followingViewing Recorded Pictures Http//192.168.100.1/sample/lookup 123 Search function Pictures Search CGI 124 Desc Command Parameters Desc CommandData Command 125 Distributing pictures in SnapAnimator display format Distributing Recorded PicturesDistributing pictures that have been recorded 126 Downloaded image displays Using VBCollector127 Installing VBCollector 128 129 Adding a server Starting Up VBCollectorRegistering a Server 130 131 Enter the various fields and click OK Adding a task Registering TasksEditing Server Information 132 133 Enter the various items and click OK Executing a task Executing and Canceling TasksEditing Tasks 134 135 Canceling a taskDetails Displayed on the Task View Task scheduler service can be started and stopped Starting/Stopping the ServiceRefreshing Task View Display Content 136 137 Viewing Recorded ImagesDisplaying Images To View Pictures Downloaded images can be deleted Deleting Images138 To Delete Images Viewing Logs 139 To Set Display Criteria Displaying logs according to selection criteria140 Setting the download capacity 141 142 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 144 Cant control the camera Forgot the password145 Cannot record or search pictures 146 Log MessagesLog Messages for Applications A014 Access prohibited due to host restriction notice A007 View restriction setting error warningA011 Camera control device error warning 147 A022 Applet archive load failure warning 148A016 Amount of transmitted video data info A023 Status change of external input devices err 149 150 Http Server Log MessagesCard Slot-related Log Messages 151 System-related Log Messages 152 153 154 I003 Remote firmware upgrade completed info Remote firmware upgrade-related log messagesI001 Remote firmware upgrade write error err I004 Remote firmware upgrade time-out warnning 156 Appendix 158 SpecificationsWire connection of the camera control cable RS-232C External Device Output Terminals Out1, Out2 External Device I/O TerminalsExternal Device Input Terminals In1, In2 159 160 Using the Enclosed SoftwareRestoring the Factory Default Settings 161 Procedure below to perform the remote upgradeUpgrading the Firmware Remotely Obtain the new firmware Factory Default Setting 162 Factory Default Setting 163 Index 164 165 166