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NETWORK CAMERA Operation Guide Be sure to read Start Guide and this Operation Guide before using the network camera.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C60/VB-C60B (hereafter referred to as "VB-C60".) The only difference between VB-C60 and VB-C60B is the exterior color. This Operation Guide describes how to set up and use VB-C60. Read these guides carefully before using the VB-C60 to ensure that you make the best possible use of this product. Also, be sure to read the ReadMe file on the Setup CD-ROM.
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Introduction Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the utilization of video/audio When using the VB-C60 (for image or audio recording), it is the responsibility of the users to take all care to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever in this regard.
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Introduction Notes on License Agreement for Bundled Software Regarding the license agreement for the bundled software, see the following file in the BundledSoftware folder in the LICENSE folder found in the bundled Setup CD-ROM. Software type File name VB Initial Setting Tool, VBAdmin Tools VBTools.txt Network Video Recording Software RM-Lite RM-Lite.
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Contents Introduction ..............................................................................................ii How to Read This Document ..................................................................ix Operation Manuals ............................................................................................ ix Icons Used in This Document ............................................................................x Top Page of the Camera ................................................
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Contents Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools Overview of VBAdmin Tools ................................................................ 2-2 VBAdmin Tools ............................................................................................... 2-2 Panorama Creation Tool ................................................................................. 2-2 View Restriction Setting Tool .......................................................................... 2-3 Preset Setting Tool ...........................
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Contents How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer .......................................................... 3-9 Display Screens of Admin Viewer .................................................................. 3-9 Display Screens of VB Viewer ...................................................................... 3-11 Obtaining the Camera Control Privilege ...................................................... 3-13 Control the camera ..................................................................................
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Contents Chapter 5 Appendix Modifiers .............................................................................................. 5-2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 5-4 List of Log Messages ........................................................................... 5-7 Log Messages on the VB-C60 ....................................................................... 5-7 List of VB-C60 Viewer Messages ........................
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How to Read This Document Operation Manuals This camera comes with Start Guide, and Operation Guide (this document) included in Setup CD-ROM. Start Guide (Bundled) The safety precautions to be followed when using the VB-C60, types of bundled software, operating environment, initial settings of the camera, installation method, etc., are explained. The Start Guide comes with the VB-C60. In this manual, items that should be referenced in the Start Guide are described as follows.
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How to Read This Document Icons Used in This Document This document uses the following icons to indicate particularly important information the user should read. Icon Meaning Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this Caution icon may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these precautions. An important item or prohibited item that should always be Note observed during operation is explained. Be sure to read these instructions to prevent mechanical failure or damage.
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Top Page of the Camera The top page of the VB-C60 showing the Setting Menu, VB-C60 Viewer display, etc., is explained. Access the top page of the camera in the web browser. From the top page of the camera, you can access VB-C60 Viewer for displaying images and the Setting Menu that lets you specify detailed settings of the VB-C60. If you are accessing the camera for the first time, see the Start Guide bundled with the camera. Note This document explains relevant operations based on the IP address 192.168.
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Top Page of the Camera (4) VB-C60 Viewer launch link Clicking this link launches VB-C60 Viewer, which displays the image captured by the camera in the web browser. VB-C60 Viewer consists of two viewers: [Admin Viewer] and [VB Viewer] ( P. 3-2). z Explanation of each link [Admin Viewer] Launches Admin Viewer. [VB Viewer] Launches VB Viewer. Accessing the Setting Menu To specify detailed settings of the VB-C60, click (2) to proceed to the Setting Menu.
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Top Page of the Camera Accessing VB-C60 Viewer Select [Admin Viewer] or [VB Viewer] from the (4) [VB-C60 Viewer] links to access VB-C60 Viewer.
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Top Page of the Camera User Authentication When Accessing Setting Menu or Admin Viewer User authentication is required when accessing the camera's [Setting Menu] or [Admin Viewer]. Authentication Screen on [Setting Page] Authentication Screen on [Admin Viewer] The factory settings are specified below. User name: root Password: VB-C60 The user name "root" is the Administrator account for the camera. Note • Be sure to change the default Administrator password to ensure security of the system.
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Top Page of the Camera Note z If the Administrator and Authorized User are sharing VB-C60 Viewer on the same PC, it is strongly recommended that the [Remember my password] check box be cleared. z If a wrong user name or password is entered, the camera cannot be connected. Connect the camera by entering the correct user name and password. z If you have forgotten the Administrator Password, press the reset switch to initialize the settings. See "Initializing with the Reset Switch on the Camera" ( P. 5-21).
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Top Page of the Camera xvi
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Detailed Settings The following explains the detailed settings on network connection, camera control, date & time, access control, etc.
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Setting Menu You can move to each setting page from the Setting Menu to set various items regarding the camera. Items that can be set on each setting page are explained below. See each reference page for details. z Setting Menu z Network Set the Administrator password, LAN, IPv6, DNS and SNMP ( P. 1-7). z Date and Time Set the date & time and time zone of the camera ( P. 1-12).
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Setting Menu z Event Set the image buffer, motion detection, external device input, interval timer and audio file upload ( P. 1-34). 1 Set the authorized user accounts, user privileges and host access restriction ( Detailed Settings z Access Control P. 1-40). z IPsec IPsec configuration ( P. 1-44). z Reboot Item Set items requiring rebooting (reboot items) ( P. 1-48). z Maintenance "Tool" (View Log Events, View Current Settings, Reboot, Restore Settings) ( P. 1-50).
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Accessing the Setting Menu The various settings of the VB-C60 are specified by accessing the camera in the web browser. First, access the top page ( P. xi). For entry of the user name and password, see ( P. xiv). Setting Menu You can access each setting page and Admin Viewer from the Setting Menu. “VB-C60” is displayed as the model name. Setting Menu (1) [Back to top] button Clicking this button switches the display to the top page of the camera.
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Accessing the Setting Menu Items Common to All Setting Pages 1 Application of Setting Changes the top right of the setting page turns blue. To make the new setting effective, click the [Apply] button. To restore the original setting, click the [Clear] button. Setting Changes Requiring Rebooting The items whose setting will become effective only after the camera is rebooted are accompanied by an orange icon.
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Accessing the Setting Menu Returning to the Setting Menu To return to the Setting Menu from each setting page, click the [Settings menu] button on the top right of the setting page. Note z Be sure to change the settings of each camera within one setting page. z Do not move between setting pages using the [Back] and [Forward] buttons of the browser. The new settings may return to the original settings or unwanted setting changes may occur.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network) 1 Detailed Settings You can set the following items. z Administrator Password Set the Administrator password. z LAN Set the IP address and other items needed to establish LAN connection. z IPv6 Set IPv6. z DNS Set the name server address, host name and DDNS. z SNMP Set the SNMP. Administrator Password (1) [Password] Set the Administrator password. You can use up to eight (single-byte) ASCII characters (space or printable characters).
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network) LAN (1) [IP Address Setting] Select [Auto (DHCP)] or [Manual] as the address setting mode. If [Auto (DHCP)] is selected, the values automatically acquired from the DHCP server will be entered in [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway Address]. If [Manual] is selected, directly enter the values appropriate for the environment in which the camera is used. (2) [IP Address] If [Manual] was selected in (1), enter a fixed IP address.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network) Note z For [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default Gateway Address], contact your network 1 administrator. network access may be disabled. In this case, use VB Initial Setting Tool ("Perform Initial Setting of the Camera" in Start Guide) to set the address again.
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network) DNS (1) [Name Server Address 1], [Name Server Address 2] Enter each name server address you want to register. If only one address is registered, keep the [Name Server Address 2] field blank. (2) [Host Name Registration with DDNS] Select [Enable] and enter the host name. The host name can be registered in the name server. You can use up to 63 (single-byte) characters including A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, "-" (hyphen), _ (underscore) and ".
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Setting the Administrator Password, LAN, IPv6, DNS, etc. (Network) SNMP 1 Select whether to use SNMP from [Disable] or [Enable]. When [Enable] is selected, the SNMP Manager can reference information set in the camera. (2) [Community Name] Set a community name for SNMP. It is recommended that you change the default community name to ensure security of the system. (3) [Administrator Contact Information] Set contact information (e-mail address, etc.) for the Administrator of the camera.
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) You can set the following items. z Current Date and Time The date and time set in the camera is shown. z Setting Select the date & time setting method and time zone for this camera. Current Date and Time [Date], [Time] The date and time currently set in the camera is shown. Setting (1) [Setting Method] Select [Set manually], [Synchronize with NTP server], [Synchronize with NTP broadcast] or [Synchronize with computer time].
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Setting the Date and Time (Date and Time) 1 The camera will synchronize with that time of the NTP server. Enter the IP address of the NTP server. [Synchronize with NTP broadcast] The camera will synchronize with the NTP broadcast time. [Synchronize with computer time] The camera will synchronize with the date and time of the computer currently accessing the camera. The time zone will also be selected automatically.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) You can set the following items. z Camera Name Enter the name of the camera. The camera name is required if the RM-series software is used with the camera. z Initial Camera Settings Set the AE mode, slow shutter, shutter speed and focus mode. z Camera Control Set the digital zoom and image stabilizer. z Day/Night Set the Day/Night switching mode.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Initial Camera Settings 1 Detailed Settings (1) [AE Mode], [Slow Shutter], [Shutter Speed] Set the camera exposure control and shutter speed. [AE Mode] [Auto] The exposure is controlled automatically. [Flickerless] In this mode, image flickers caused by fluorescent lights, etc., can be reduced. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the environment in which the camera is used.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Note z Where an outdoor scene is captured from inside a room through a glass window, etc., the camera may focus on the glass surface if there is dust or water on the glass surface. In this case, use the camera by installing it at the shortest possible distance (within 30 cm) from the glass surface. z The initial camera settings (1) and (2) define the defaults that apply when the camera is started.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Tip z Auto focus may not work properly with the following subjects: 1 Detailed Settings A white wall or other subject having no contrasting bright/dark areas A slanting subject A subject reflecting strong light A subject consisting only of slant lines or horizontal stripes A subject having no form, such as flame or smoke A subject seen through glass A fast-moving subject A dark area or night view A subject that is simultaneously far and
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Camera Control (1) [Digital Zoom] Select [Enable] or [Disable] for digital zoom. * The higher the digital zoom ratio, the lower the image quality becomes. (2) [Image Stabilizer] Select the image stabilizer setting from among the following: [Disable], [On1] and [On2]. The Image Stabilizer has the effect of correcting blurry images. If you selected [On1] but the image is still blurry, try using [On2].
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Day/Night 1 Select [Manual] or [Auto] as the Day/Night mode. If you have selected [Manual], you can manually switch between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode] using Night mode on Admin Viewer (P. 3-32). If you have selected [Auto], set [Switching Brightness] and [Response (sec.)] according to the environment in which the camera is installed as well as the desired switching conditions.
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Installation Conditions (1) [Dome] Select whether or not a dome is used. To use the camera with a dome housing, select [Used]. (2) [LED Setting] Select the status of the LEDon the camera's head arm from [Turn Off] or [Turn On].
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Setting the Camera Control and External Device Name (Camera) Camera Position Control 1 Select the camera control preset from [No Restriction] or [Preset Only]. If [Preset Only] is selected, you can limit the camera control by any non-administrator user to the preset angles only. (2) [Camera Position without Control] If control privileges are not requested when the home position has already been set, select either [Do not return to Home Position] or [Return to Home Position] as the camera movement.
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Setting the Image Size, Quality and Frame Rate (Video) You can set the following items. z JPEG Set the image quality, size and maximum frame rate in JPEG. z MPEG-4 Set the video quality, size and capture frame rate in MPEG-4. JPEG (1) [Image Quality] Select a desired quality from 1 to 5 (total 5 levels) for image transmitted at each image size in JPEG. The greater the value, the higher the quality becomes.
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Setting the Image Size, Quality and Frame Rate (Video) MPEG-4 1 Detailed Settings (1) [Video Quality] Select a desired quality from 1 to 5 (total 5 levels) for video transmitted in MPEG-4. The greater the value, the higher the quality becomes. (2) [Video size] Select [320 x 240] or [640 x 480] for the size of video transmitted. (3) [Capture Frame Rate] Select [10], [15] or [30] (fps) as the capture frame rate.
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) You can set the following items. z General Upload Set the upload operations. z HTTP Upload Set the upload via HTTP connection. z FTP Upload Set the upload via FTP connection. z E-mail Notification Set items relating to sending of event information and video by e-mail. General Upload [Upload] Select [Upload Disabled], [HTTP Upload] or [FTP Upload] as the upload mode. Note z To use the upload function, the [Event] menu must also be set ( P. 1-34).
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) z Reduce the uploading frequency: - Reduce the value in [Pre-event Buffer (number of image frames)] or [Post-event Buffer (number of image frames)] ( P. 1-34). 1 - If [Motion Detection Event] is enabled, disable [ON Event Operation], [OFF Event - If [External Device Input Event] is enabled, disable [ON Event Operation] or [OFF Event Operation] ( P. 1-37). - If [Interval Timer Event] is enabled, increase the value in [Interval of the Timer] ( P.
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) (5) [Proxy Port] Enter the port number of the proxy server (default = "80"). (6) [Proxy User Name], [Proxy Password] Enter the user name and password of the proxy server. (7) [Parameter (query string)] Enter an appropriate parameter (using up to 127 characters). The parameter can be entered using "%" characters ( P. 5-2). (8) [HTTP Upload Test] Clicking the [Exec] button initiates an upload test based on the settings currently applied.
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) (6) [File Naming] Set a desired file naming mode. [YYMMDDHHMMSSms] 1 Image is uploaded according to the file name format of [YYMMDD Directory/HHMMSSms] A sub directory named "{year}{month}{day}" is created first, and then the image is uploaded using the file name "{hour}{minute}{second}{ms}.jpg." (Example: 20080123/ 112122000.jpg) [Loop] Image is updated under a file name consisting of a number up to the value set in [Maximum Number of Loops].
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) E-mail Notification (1) [Notification] Select [Text only] or [Text with image] as the content of notification. (2) [Mail Server Name] Enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server (using up to 63 characters). (3) [Mail Server Port] Enter the port number of the SMTP server (default = "25"). (4) [Sender (From)] Set the e-mail address of the sender (using up to 63 characters).
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Setting HTTP/FTP Upload and E-mail Notification (Upload) (6) [Authentication] Select [None], [POP before SMTP] or [SMTP-AUTH] as the e-mail authentication mode. Set an appropriate mode according to the authentication mode used by the SMTP server to send to. If [POP before SMTP] is selected as the e-mail authentication mode, enter the user name, password, and host name or IP address of the POP server, required for authentication.
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Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) You can set the following items. z Image Server Set the items needed to deliver image from the camera. z Audio Server Set the items relating to transmitting/receiving audio. z HTTP Server Set the HTTP port and web page delivery. Image Server (1) [Maximum Number of Clients] Set the maximum number of clients that can be connected to the camera at the same time. Up to 30 clients can be set.
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Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) Audio Server 1 Detailed Settings (1) [Audio Transmission from the Camera] When [Enable] is selected, the audio input through the microphone attached to the camera can be transmitted to VB-C60 Viewer. (2) [Input Volume] Set the audio input volume between 1 and 100. The greater the value, the larger the input volume.
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Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) • Audio Transmission • Input Volume • Voice Activity Detection • Echo Canceller • Audio Reception • Output Volume Note Switch [Line In] and [Microphone In] on each setting page according to the specification of the microphone ( P. 1-31). If a wrong input is used, the camera or microphone may be damaged. Be sure to set the correct input. Note z The volume, sound quality, etc.
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Setting the Image Server, Audio Server and HTTP Server (Server) HTTP Server 1 Detailed Settings (1) [HTTP Port] Set the HTTP port number in a range of 80 and 1024 to 65535. Normally "80" (factory setting) should be used. (2) [Global Address for the Web Page] If a fixed global address is assigned to the camera using the NAT function of the router ( P. 4-12), set the global address and port number here. If [IP Address] is selected, enter the specified IP address in the [IP Address] field.
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) You can set the following items. z Image Buffer Set the items associated with the temporary saving of image in the image buffer. z Motion Detection Set the operation to be performed at the time of motion detection. z External Device Input Set the operation to be performed when an event is input from an external device. z Interval Timer Set the timer period for e-mail notification or upload.
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) Tip Regardless of the image buffer frame rate setting, only a single image will be uploaded when a timer event occurs. Detailed Settings Motion Detection (1) [Motion Detection Event] Shows whether motion detection events are enabled/disabled. To change this setting, use Motion Detection Setting Tool in VBAdmin Tools ( 1 P. 2-34).
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) (5) [Upload] Select the upload operation. If [Enable] is selected, upload is performed every time a motion detection event occurs. To use this function, the [General Upload] sub-menu and [HTTP Upload] or [FTP Upload] sub-menu must also be set from the [Upload] menu. (6) [E-mail Notification] Select the e-mail notification operation to be performed.
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) External Device Input 1 Detailed Settings (1) [External Device Input Event] Select whether to [Enable] or [Disable] external device input events. (2) [ON Event Operation] Select the operation to be performed upon an ON event. If [Enable] is selected, (4) "Preset," (5) "Upload," and (6) "E-mail Notification" are displayed.
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) (7) [Audio Playback at ON Event] Select the audio playback operation to be performed upon an ON event. If [Enable] is selected, the sound specified in [Sound Clip] is played when an ON event is input from an external device. (8) [Audio Playback at OFF Event] Select the audio playback operation to be performed upon an OFF event.
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Setting the Image Buffer, Motion Detection, Audio Playback and Interval Timer (Event) Sound Clip Upload 1 Specify the audio file you want to register as the sound clip, and then click the [Add] button. (2) [Sound Clip Name] Set the name of the audio file to be registered as a sound playback (using up to 15 characters). To delete a registered sound, click [Delete] next to the name of the playback sound you want to delete.
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Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) You can set the following items. z Authorized User Account Register users who can access this camera. z User Authority Set the privileges of authorized users and guest users. z Host Access Restriction Specify the hosts from which access is permit and restricted. Authorized User Account (1) [User Name], [Password] Enter the user name and password and then click [Add]. The authorized user will be added to the user list.
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Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) User Authority 1 Detailed Settings [Privileged Camera Control], [Camera Control], [Image Distribution], [Audio Distribution] Set the user privileges of authorized users and guest users. Select the check boxes corresponding to the items you want to permit for each user. Tip Authorized users can have higher privileges than guest users. Host Access Restriction (1) [Host List] A list of hosts from which access is permitted and restricted is shown.
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Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) Note z If no host list is available, access is permitted to all hosts. z If a host list is given that indicates prohibition of all accesses, the host restriction function is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts. z To prohibit access via a proxy server in HTTP connection, a proxy server address must be set.
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Setting User Access Privileges (Access Control) Example of description Example 1. Prohibit access from a given access 1 !172.20.0.10 Example 2. Prohibit access from hosts in a given range !172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20 Access from the hosts whose address is in a range of 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited. Example 3. Permit access from hosts in a given range and prohibit access from all other hosts 172.20.0.10-172.20.0.12 !0.0.0.0-255.255.255.
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IPsec Settings (IPsec) You can set the following items. z Various settings can be specified for up to five communicating devices. IPsec Set IPsec Sets 1 to 5 are available, where IPsec settings for each communication using each IPsec Set. (1) [IPsec] Select [Manual] if IPsec will be used. Select [Disable] if IPsec will not be used. (2) [IPsec Mode] Select [Tunnel Mode] or [Transport Mode] as the IPsec operation mode.
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IPsec Settings (IPsec) (6) [Security Gateway Address (IPv4/IPv6)] If the IPsec operation mode was set to [Tunnel Mode] in (2), set the IP address of the security gateway. 1 This setting is required only when the IPsec operation mode was set to [Tunnel Mode] in (2). Enter a desired prefix length for connection destination in a range of 0 to 128. If IPv4 is used, enter a desired length in a range of 0 to 32.
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IPsec Settings (IPsec) (10) [SA ESP Encryption key (outbound)] Set the SA encryption key for outbound. If [AES], [3DES] or [DES] was selected in (8), set a 128-bit, 192-bit or 64-bit hexadecimal, respectively. This item need not be set if [NULL] was selected. (11) [SA ESP Authentication key (outbound)] Set the SA authentication key for outbound. If [HMAC_SHA1_96] or [HMAC_MD5_96] was set in (9), set a 160-bit or 128-bit hexadecimal, respectively.
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IPsec Settings (IPsec) If [AH] or [ESP and AH] was set under [Security Protocol] in (5), the following items must be set. 1 Detailed Settings (16) [SA AH Authentication Algorithm] Select [HMAC_SHA1_96] or [HMAC_MD5_96] as the AH authentication algorithm according to the authentication algorithm supported by the device to connect to. (17) [SA AH Authentication key (outbound)] Set the SA authentication key for outbound.
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Setting the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item) The following items that require rebooting, if changed, are gathered here. z LAN, IPv6, Installation Conditions, MPEG-4, HTTP Server (1) [LAN] IP address and other settings required for LAN Connection ( P. 1-8) (2) [IPv6] Settings relating to use of IPv6 ( P. 1-9) (3) [Installation Conditions] Settings relating to camera installation conditions ( P.
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Setting the Items Requiring Rebooting (Reboot Item) Note These settings relate to network connection. If any setting is changed to a value that may disable camera connection from the active browser, the following dialog box appears and 1 Detailed Settings alerts the user. To apply the new setting, click [OK]. Depending on the new setting, it may not be possible to connect to the camera again after rebooting.
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Viewing Event Logs and Current Settings, and Performing Maintenance (Maintenance) The following items can be used here. z Tool Display and initialize the settings of the camera. Tool (1) [View Log Events] Historical data of the camera such as operations and connections with various viewers, etc., is shown. (2) [View Current Settings] A list of current settings is shown. (3) [Reboot] The camera is rebooted.
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VBAdmin Tools How to set the camera using VBAdmin Tools is explained. You can create panorama images, set view restrictions, set presets, set motion detection, view logs, and launch Admin Viewer. Set each item after specifying the necessary detailed settings according to Chapter 1.
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Overview of VBAdmin Tools VBAdmin Tools consists of multiple applications for [Panorama Creation Tool], [View Restriction Setting Tool], [Preset Setting Tool], [Motion Detection Setting Tool], [Log Viewer] and [Admin Viewer]. You can remotely set the camera, view privileged images, check the operating condition, acquire logs, and perform other operations with ease. VBAdmin Tools (P. 2-6) This is the main panel for VBAdmin Tools. You can start each tool from this panel. First, install VBAdmin Tools.
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Overview of VBAdmin Tools View Restriction Setting Tool (P. 2-14) A tool that lets you visually set view restrictions. You can set the desired range with the mouse by referring to the preview in the panorama mode. VBAdmin Tools Preset Setting Tool (P. 2-22) A tool that lets you visually set presets and the home position. You can specify the desired setting with the mouse by referring to the preview in the panorama mode.
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Overview of VBAdmin Tools Motion Detection Setting Tool (P. 2-34) This tool is used to set the motion detection function that performs upload, notifies the viewer, records a log, etc., if a change has occurred in the captured image due to movement of a subject. You can set the position and size of the motion detection area, detection judgment conditions, etc., while checking the image on the camera. Log Viewer (P. 2-45) This viewer shows the logs of operating conditions output to the camera.
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Overview of VBAdmin Tools Admin Viewer (P. 3-6) This viewer is used by the camera's Administrator. It provides privileged functions not available in VB Viewer, such as camera control, exposure, white balance and external device output. VBAdmin Tools Note On the control panel of Windows, the decimal point in a value is always indicated by "." regardless of the settings of "Region and Language Options.
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Launching VBAdmin Tools How to Launch 1. Double-click the [VBAdmin Tools] icon on the desktop, or select [WebView Livescope] [VBAdmin Tools] from [Programs] in the [Start] menu. Starting from the Desktop Icon Or starting from the [Start] menu 2. The dialog box for specifying the camera to connect to appears. To use VBAdmin Tools, you must connect to the camera first. Enter each item and then click [OK]. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (1)Host name ( P. 1-8, P.
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Launching VBAdmin Tools (6)Proxy * For the proxy settings, check with your Network Administrator. • [Use HTTP proxy server] Select this check box to connect to the camera via a proxy server. • [Host name] Specify the host name or IP address of the proxy server. VBAdmin Tools • [Port] Enter the port number of the proxy server (default = "8080"). • [Load proxy information] Click this button to automatically import the proxy server information set by Internet Explorer. (7)FTP Not used with this camera.
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Launching VBAdmin Tools If the connection has been cut off, select [Connect] from [File] in the menu bar to open the [Connection settings] dialog box. Note Notes on Use with Windows Vista/XP If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears, click [Unblock]. Once this button is clicked, this warning dialog box will no longer appear. Note If connection is made by entering the IPv6 address, Admin Viewer cannot be used on Internet Explorer 6.
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Panorama Creation Tool A panorama image capture/creation tool that displays the entire area that can be captured by this camera. When panning, tilting or zooming the camera or setting a preset using VB-C60 Viewer, you can see at a glance which part of the entire area is occupied by the set area.
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Panorama Creation Tool Display Screens of Panorama Creation Tool (2) (1) (3) (4) (8) (7) (6) (5) (1) [Show registered panorama image] button Show the panorama images registered in the camera. (2) [Register panorama image] button Register the currently displayed panorama image in the camera. (3) Camera Model/Date Display Shows the model of the currently connected camera, and if there is a panorama image, the date it was captured. (4) Panorama Image Display Display the captured panorama image.
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Panorama Creation Tool Capturing Panorama Images How to Capture 1. Click the [Capture] button to start capturing an image. If necessary, switch the AE lock position. To stop the capture in the middle, click the [Stop] button. 2. If you are happy with the captured image, click the [OK] button. To recapture an image, click the [Recapture] button. Also, double-clicking each part of the displayed grid lets you recapture the applicable part only. To discard the captured image, click the [Cancel] button.
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Panorama Creation Tool Tip While a panorama image is being captured, the image stabilizer function is temporarily disabled. Registering/Deleting Panorama Images When the panorama image has been captured, send it to this camera. The image will be reflected upon registration. How to Register Click the [Register panorama image] button. The panorama image is registered.
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Panorama Creation Tool Tip When the panorama image has been registered, the camera is automatically rebooted and its connection with VBAdmin Tools is terminated. After the camera is rebooted, a dialog box appears asking if you want to connect the camera again. Clicking the [OK] button reconnects the camera. VBAdmin Tools Reconnecting Reconnects the camera if it is disconnected. How to Reconnect Select [Reconnect] from [File] in the menu bar.
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View Restriction Setting Tool View Restriction Setting Tool is a tool that limits the range that can be captured by the camera. If view restrictions have been set, you can limit the displayable capture range using VB-C60 Viewer. To limit zoom or a certain field of view when publishing live video use View Restriction Setting Tool to easily set the view restrictions. Applying View Restriction Setting Restrictions set by View Restriction Setting Tool are applied in the following cases.
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View Restriction Setting Tool Display Screens of View Restriction Setting Tool (1)(2) (3) VBAdmin Tools (4) (5) (3)-1 (3)-2 (3)-3 (6) (7) (10) (9) (8) (1) [Load view restriction settings] button Load the current view restriction settings of the camera. (2) [Save view restriction settings] button Save the view restriction settings set/applied using this tool, in the camera.
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View Restriction Setting Tool (4) [Model] The model of the connected camera is displayed. (5) [Apply the view restriction] To use view restrictions, select this check box. (6) View restriction setting entry boxes and [Get value] button You can enter a value in each view restriction setting entry box to change the applicable setting. You can load the current camera angle into each setting by clicking the [Get value] button. ● View restriction settings [Upper limit] ...Top limit of the view restriction.
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View Restriction Setting Tool Note z Clicking the [Apply] button alone does not save the edited results in the camera. To make the edited results effective, click the [Save view restriction settings] button. z If connection is made by entering the IPv6 address, Admin Viewer cannot be used on Internet Explorer 6.
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View Restriction Setting Tool 3. Click [Apply]. Confirm on the status list that the settings have been applied correctly, and then click the [Save view restriction settings] button to save the settings in the camera. Changing Settings from Camera Angle in Admin Viewer Launch Admin Viewer and set each view restriction while checking the position on the image. How to Set 1. Select the [Apply the view restriction] check box. 2. Click the [Admin Viewer] button to launch Admin Viewer.
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View Restriction Setting Tool 4. Operate the camera to adjust the top edge, bottom edge, left edge, right edge, telescopic or wide angle to desired positions, and then click each [Get value] button. The loaded view restriction can be checked in the view restriction setting entry box or view restriction preview frame. VBAdmin Tools 5. Click [Apply].
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View Restriction Setting Tool Tip z Even when view restrictions are set, an area outside the view restriction may still appear momentarily when the camera is controlled near the boundary of the view restriction. z To cancel the view restrictions, clear the [Apply the view restriction] check box and then click the [Apply] button, followed by the [Save view restriction settings] button.
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View Restriction Setting Tool z The pan and tilt ranges vary depending on the zoom ratio (view angle). When the view restriction is set, the camera operation angle is automatically restricted. When a wide-angle is used without changing the camera operation angle, the view restriction is violated, and therefore the operation angle is automatically narrowed.
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Preset Setting Tool A tool that lets you set presets and the home position in a more visual, easy manner. You can specify a desired setting with the mouse by referring to the preview in the panorama mode. You can also set [Preset Tour] whereby the camera goes around and monitors multiple presets. Set preset tour after the presets Preset Setting Tool have been set.
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Preset Setting Tool Display Screens of Preset Setting Tool The display screens of Preset Setting Tool are divided into "Preset Setting Area" and "Preset Tour Setting Area." In the "Preset Setting Area," up to 20 presets and the home position are set while referring to the panorama preview. In the "Preset Tour Setting Area," "Preset Tour" is set whereby the camera goes around and monitors multiple presets. VBAdmin Tools The following explains the display screen "Preset Setting Area.
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Preset Setting Tool (3) Panorama Preview The panorama images registered in the camera. are displayed. Also, the preset preview frame (yellow) recreating the preset settings is displayed, where you can drag to resize/move the frame and reflect the new frame in the preset settings. (4) [Preset] Select the preset or home position you want to set. (5) [Not shown in viewers] If presets are used from VB-C60 Viewer, clear this check box.
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Preset Setting Tool (11) [Preview] button Reflect the settings of camera parameters in the preset preview frame. Also, the camera angle switches to this preset, and the new angle can be checked in Admin Viewer. (12) [Admin Viewer] button Launches Admin Viewer.
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Preset Setting Tool Changing Settings in Preset Preview Frame Use the preview frame on the panorama image to set presets. How to Set 1. Select the preset you want to set from the preset selection box, and then fill the [Preset name] field. Be sure to enter the preset name (single-byte alphanumerics). 2. Drag to move/resize the preset preview frame displayed on the panorama image to set the preset. Clicking on the image moves the preview frame until the clicked point becomes the center.
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Preset Setting Tool Changing Settings from Camera Angle in Admin Viewer Launch Admin Viewer and set its viewing angle as a preset. How to Set 1. Select the preset you want to set from the preset selection box, and then fill the [Preset name] field. VBAdmin Tools 2. Click the [Admin Viewer] button to launch Admin Viewer. User authentication is required to access Admin Viewer ( P. xiv). 3. Click "Obtain/release Camera Control" button on Admin Viewer to obtain the control privileges of the camera. 4.
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Preset Setting Tool 5. Click [Apply]. Check the status list to make sure the settings have been applied correctly, and then click the [Save preset settings] button to save the settings in the camera. Note z The preview based on the panorama preview function may vary slightly from the actual image. After setting a preset, be sure to confirm with Admin Viewer that the preset has been reflected correctly.
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Preset Setting Tool Preset Tour Set a preset tour whereby the camera goes around and monitors the multiple presets currently set. Display Screen "Preset Tour Setting Area" (2) (3) VBAdmin Tools (1) (6) (7) (8) (9) (4) (5) (1) Tour schedule list A list of presets for which preset tour has been set is displayed. (2) [Add] button Add to the tour schedule list the preset you have set.
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Preset Setting Tool (7) [Speed (PT)] Set the moving speed of the camera during panning/tilting between 1 and 3. Moving the slide bar from the left to right increases the value and consequently raises the speed. (8) [Speed (Z)] Set the speed of the camera during zoom in a range of 1 to 2. Moving the slide bar from the left to right increases the value and consequently raises the speed.
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Preset Setting Tool As a rough guide, the pan/tilt mechanism can withstand 300,000 back-and-forth movements in full-angle operation *. The total touring time is determined by a combination of moving speed, moving range and pause duration. Set an appropriate time by referring to the table below. Total touring time until preset tours corresponding to 300,000 back-and-forth movements are completed in the pan direction (rough guide) Pause (sec.
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Preset Setting Tool Setting the Preset Tour How to Set 1. Select the touring method from [Auto preset tour]. Select [For viewers] or [Always]. 2. Select from [Preset] in the preset setting area the preset number you want to add to the tour schedule, and then click the [Add] button. The preset is registered in the tour schedule list. Up to 20 presets can be registered. 3.
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Preset Setting Tool 4. Click [Apply]. Confirm on the status list that the settings have been applied correctly, and then click the [Save preset settings] button to save the settings in the camera. VBAdmin Tools Note If preset tour is used, do not use the motion detection function. Also note that when [Auto] is set under [Day/Night], the pause time may become longer. Tip The home position cannot be added to the tour schedule list.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool This tool is used to set the motion detection function that performs upload, notifies the viewer, records a log, etc., if a change has occurred in the captured image due to movement of a subject. You can set the position and size of the motion detection area, detection judgment conditions, etc., while checking the image on the camera. You can set the Motion Detection function with ease using Motion Detection Setting Tool.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen of Motion Detection Setting Tool (Live Mode) (1)(2) (3) (4) (8) VBAdmin Tools (9) (5) (6) (7) (10) (1) [Load Motion Detection Settings] button Clicking this button loads the current motion detection settings of the camera. (2) [Save Motion Detection Settings] button Clicking this button saves the motion detection setting edited by this tool. If you have set motion detection, be sure to save the settings using [Save Motion Detection Settings].
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (6) Motion detection area frame The range in which motion detection is performed is shown by a dotted-line frame. You can drag the mouse to resize/move the frame. (7) [Start recording] button Clicking this button starts recording video. (8) [Enable motion detection of the camera] Select this check box if you want to enable the motion detection function. (9) Settings tabs (Camera/Area) • [Camera] Set the frame rate and preset position ( P. 2-37).
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Motion Detection Setting Tool 2. Set the frame rate of the camera and a desired camera orientation used for detection ([Camera] tab P. 2-37). 3. Set the detection area ([Area] tab, P. 2-38) 4. Set the conditions specifying the degree of change triggering the [Detected] mode ([Area] tab, P. 2-38). Tip z The Motion Detection Setting Tool viewer window shows a 160 x 120 black & white image regardless of the camera settings.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (1) (2) (1)Setting Frame Rate When this check box is selected, the camera's frame rate for motion detection can be changed. Enter a desired rate in a range of fps 0.5 to 30.0. (2)Enable preset selection When this check box is selected, you can select the camera position using a preset. Note The value set in [Maximum Frame Rate: Image Transmission] ( P. 1-22) must be greater than the frame rate set by this tool.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (1) VBAdmin Tools (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1)Motion Detection Area Select the check box corresponding to the motion detection area you want to use, and the detection area frame will be displayed in the viewer. Up to four detection areas can be created. (2)[Selected Area] If multiple motion detection area frames have been created, a separate motion detection level can be set for each area frame. Next, set the name of the selected area. (The area name can be omitted.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (6)[Size] The camera mode will change to [Detected] if the ratio of the area in which change has been detected (red or yellow rectangle) to the area of the selected active detection area frame (frame indicated by blue solid lines) exceeds the value set here ( P. 2-42). However, the mode will not change to [Detected] even when the set value of [Size] has been exceeded, if the change has not continued for the duration in seconds set in [Duration].
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Motion Detection Setting Tool 4. Check the motion detection status of the camera. To check the level of motion detection operation based on the specified settings, select the [Display motion detection status of the camera] check box. The motion detection status will be shown by the icons specified below. If the [Display motion detection status of the camera] check box is selected, the settings cannot be saved. To save the settings, clear this check box.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool Tip [Detected] Mode and Display Screen The area frame in which the camera is detecting motion is displayed by blue solid lines in the viewer. The area in which the camera is detecting motion at the specified sensitivity is displayed by a yellow or red rectangle inside the motion detection area frame. Yellow rectangle: The camera detected a motion, but it did not meet the [Size] or [Duration] setting and thus the mode has not changed to [Detected].
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (Motion level) Set value or bigger Duration Less than the set value Duration Time Indicator color Green Yellow Green Peak block display (in red) Not detected Detected Not detected If a motion corresponding to [Size] or greater has remained detected for the specified duration or longer, the mode changes to [Detected] and a peak block is displayed.
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Motion Detection Setting Tool 2. Adjust the camera position and click the Start recording button in the [Live] tab. Recording of the video shown in the viewer will start. Record the video needed to adjust the motion detection level by creating motion in front of the camera. To stop recording, click the Stop button. 3. Adjust the motion detection sensitivity in the [Area] tab while checking the video in the [Video] tab. (1) (2) (3) (4) (1)List of recorded video A list of recorded video is shown.
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Log Viewer This viewer lets you view the operating condition log of the camera. VBAdmin Tools Tip z Log Viewer only has a log viewing function and logs cannot be deleted. z Logs are saved by selecting [Save] from [File] in the menu bar. Logs can be saved in the text format. Downloading Log Files How to Download Launch Log Viewer from VBAdmin Tools, and the latest log files will be downloaded and displayed automatically. To download a new log file list, select [Download] from [File] in the menu bar.
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Log Viewer Viewing Logs The log contains the following information. z Code The log code is shown. For the log code, see "List of Log Messages" ( P.5-7). The log code is shown together with one of three icons corresponding to the applicable level. If the log has no log code, no icon is shown. Information Error level level Warning level z Date & Time The date and time at which the log was generated is shown. z Message A message regarding the log is shown.
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Log Viewer How to View Select [Open] from [File] in the menu bar and then select the log file you want to view. VBAdmin Tools Copying/Searching Logs You can copy the displayed log or search logs. How to Copy Click to select the log you want to copy, and then select [Copy] from [Edit] in the menu bar. How to Search 1. Select [Search] from [Edit] in the menu bar. The Search dialog box appears. 2. Enter a desired character string, and then click [Search].
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Log Viewer Showing All Logs How to Display Select [Show all logs] from [View] in the menu bar. All event logs are shown, including the logs specified in the log message list ( like when [View Log Events] ( P. 1-50) is selected from [Maintenance] P. 5-7), just on the setting page. Showing Filtered Logs You can filter logs by type, code and date & time to show only the necessary information. How to Set 1. Select [Filter] from [View] in the menu bar. 2. The Filter dialog box appears.
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Log Viewer [Log type] Select the [Specify type] or [Specify code] check box to filter logs by type. If you don't want to filter logs by type, select [Not specified]. Logs without log code are shown with [Not specified] selected, when [Show all logs] is selected from [View] in the menu bar. z Specify type Specify the log level Specify log output module Select the output source module whose logs will be displayed, from among [Application], [HTTP Server] and [System]. z Specify code Specify the log code.
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Log Viewer 2-50
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VB-C60 Viewer The following explains VB-C60 Viewer, which allows you to access the camera using a web browser to display live video, pan, tilt and zoom of the camera, control the exposure, control the night mode, adjust the white balance, control the focus and control the smart shade control function, etc.
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Overview of VB-C60 Viewer VB-C60 Viewer is a viewer that lets you access the network camera VB-C60 via a web browser to display image and operate the camera via pan, tilt and zoom control, etc. Two types of viewers, Admin Viewer and VB Viewer, are available for VB-C60 Viewer. VB-C60 Viewer Admin Viewer VB Viewer Note Use RM-Lite Viewer if you want to display MPEG-4 video from the camera. Only JPEG video can be displayed using the built-in VB-C60 Viewer.
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Overview of VB-C60 Viewer z Accessible controls are different. Admin Viewer : Users with the Privileged Camera Control can use this viewer. Password authentication is required. Authorized users must have the Privileged Camera Control assigned by the Administrator beforehand ( VB Viewer P. 1-41). : Users with the Camera Control can use this viewer. You can set the applicable options to enable/disable password authentication or limit pan, tilt and zoom controls of the camera, etc ( P. 1-41).
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Overview of VB-C60 Viewer [Authorized User] The authorized user can launch Admin Viewer from the [Admin Viewer] link on the top page if he/ she has the Privileged Camera Control. Upon losing the Privileged Camera Control, the authorized user can no longer launch VB Viewer. However, he/she can still launch Admin Viewer. Launching of VB Viewer by a given authorized user can be prohibited by disabling all authorities of the user ( P. 1-41).
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Overview of VB-C60 Viewer Tip z The factory setting is to also give the Privileged Camera Control to [Authorized User]. z If all authorities of a guest user are disabled, the user authentication dialog box will appear when the user launches VB Viewer. When an authorized user or Administrator name and password are entered, a guest user can use VB Viewer based on the authorized user or Administrator authorities.
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Launching VB-C60 Viewer Launching VB-C60 Viewer The various settings of VB-C60 Viewer are specified by accessing the camera via a web browser. First, access the Settings title page. Note This document explains relevant operations based on the IP address "192.168.100.1" (factory setting). In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera. How to Launch 1. Access "http://192.168.100.1/" in the web browser. 2. Click [Admin Viewer] or [VB Viewer] according to the user. 3.
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Launching VB-C60 Viewer 4. VB-C60 Viewer launches. VB-C60 Viewer Shutting Down VB-C60 Viewer How to Shut Down Close the web browser in the viewer to shut down. Connecting from VBAdmin Tools Only the Administrator can connect to this viewer. How to Launch 1. Launches VBAdmin Tools. (For information on how to launch VBAdmin Tools, see "Launching VBAdmin Tools" ( P. 2-6) in "Chapter 2 VBAdmin Tools".) 2. Click [Admin Viewer].
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Launching VB-C60 Viewer 3. Enter the user name and password. The factory settings are specified below ( P. xiv): User Name: root password: VB-C60 The user name "root" is the Administrator account for the camera. * The password is "VB-C60." Be sure to change them on the [Network] setting page ( P. 1-7). 4. Admin Viewer launches in the web browser. Note If a wrong user name or password is entered, the camera cannot be connected. Connect the camera by entering the correct user name and password.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Display Screens of Admin Viewer The following gives an overview of the functions of buttons, boxes and other screen elements displayed when Admin Viewer is launched. (1) (2) (16) (3) (4) (5) (6) (17) (18) (19) (9) (21) VB-C60 Viewer (7) (20) (10) (8) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (22) (24) (23) (27) (26) (25) (1) Video Capture Size Set the size of video received from the camera. (2) Video Display Size Set the display size of video shown on the screen.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer (6) "Audio Reception" button Audio from the camera is received and output. (7) Scroll bar for tilt This scroll bar is used to perform tilt (up/down) control of the camera. (8) Scroll bar for pan This scroll bar is used to perform pan (left/right) control of the camera. (9) Scroll bar for zoom This scroll bar is used to control the zoom ratio. You can zoom in (show a telephoto view) by moving the knob upward or zoom out (show a wide-angle view) by moving the knob downward.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer (20) [Exposure] You can control the exposure. (21) [Camera Control] button You can control the camera pan, tilt and zoom. You can also change the zoom speeds. (22) [External Device Output] Control the output to an external device. (23) [External Device Input] VB-C60 Viewer The status of input from an external device is shown. (24) [White Balance] You can control the white balance. (25) [Motion Detection] The status of motion detection is shown.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer (2) Video Display Size Set the display size of video shown on the screen. (3) "Pause/Resume" button Displayed video is paused. Clicking the button again while the video is paused resumes live video. (4) "Reconnect" button The camera is reconnected. (5) "Audio Reception" button Audio from the camera is received and output. (6) Zoom Controller This bar is used to control the zoom ratio. (7) "Backlight Compensation" button This button turns on/off backlight compensation.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Obtaining the Camera Control Privilege The camera cannot be controlled by multiple users at the same time. Only the user with the control privileges can control the camera. To perform pan, tilt and zoom operations, implement backlight compensation and preset or otherwise control the camera, you must obtain the control privileges first. How to Operate Click "Obtain/release Camera Control" button to obtain the control privileges.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Control the camera Changing the camera angle How to Operate Admin Viewer One of the following operating methods can be used. Move the knob of the scroll bar for pan or tilt. The camera angle will change according to the knob position on the scroll bar. You can also move the knob by clicking a blank point on the scroll bar. Clicking on the image moves the center of the camera to the applicable position.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer VB Viewer Clicking on the image moves the center of the camera to the applicable position. * VB Viewer has no scroll bar for tilt or pan. VB-C60 Viewer Changing the camera angle in the panorama display area The frame displayed in this area indicates the range currently captured by the camera. When a blue frame is displayed: Control privileges have not been acquired. When a yellow frame is displayed: Control privileges have been acquired.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Changing the Camera Zoom Ratio How to Operate Admin Viewer Move the knob on the scroll bar for zoom in/out. The camera zoom ratio will change according to the knob position on the scroll bar. You can also move the knob by clicking a blank point on the scroll bar. Zoom telephoto end Optical telephoto end (When digital zoom is on) Scroll bar for zoom Scrolling upward has a zoom-in (telescopic) effect, while scrolling downward has a zoom-out (wide-angle) effect.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Changing the zoom ratio in the panorama display area Changing by dragging Drag the yellow frame line on the panorama window to change the frame size, and the zoom Tip Clicking the mouse button outside the yellow frame and dragging the mouse draws a blue frame. When the mouse is released, the blue frame changes to yellow and the pan/tilt/zoom positions will move/change so that the area inside the frame will be captured.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Compensating Backlight This control is effective when the image is dark due to backlight. How to Operate Clicking [Backlight Compensation] brightens the image that was previously dark due to backlight. Clicking the button again cancels backlight compensation. Admin Viewer VB Viewer Setting Video and Audio You can change the video capture size, change the video display screen, show video in the fullscreen mode, pause video, reconnect the camera and set audio reception.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Changing the Video Capture Size You can set a desired resolution for video received from the camera. Select from [160x120], [320x240] and [640x480]. VB-C60 Viewer Changing the Video Display Screen You can change the video display screen. Select from [160x120], [320x240] and [640x480]. Tip z When the viewer is launched, the video capture size set for the camera is applied ( P. 1-22). z When the viewer is launched, the video display size becomes [320x240].
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Saving the Paused Image How to Operate 1. Click the "Pause/Resume" button to pause video. 2. Bring the cursor over the video screen and right-click the mouse to display the pop-up menu. 3. Select [Save Picture As]. 4. Enter a file name and save the image. * Although the sample screen is that of Admin Viewer, you can also save the image in VB Viewer using the same operation.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Receiving Audio You can receive audio through the microphone attached to the camera. Click this button to receive audio. Tip VB-C60 Viewer z To receive audio, set [Enable] for [Audio Transmission from the Camera] under [Audio Server] of [Server] on the setting page beforehand ( P. 1-31). z Audio cannot be received if you are using a proxy server. Displaying Information Viewer information, warning messages, etc., are shown.
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How to Operate VB-C60 Viewer Warning Messages A warning message is indicated by a yellow icon. If an unsupported web browser is used or audio reception stops, a message will be displayed to alert the user. Error Messages An error message is indicated by an orange icon. An error message will be displayed if the viewer generates an error. Note If the Image Stabilizer is turned on, the actual viewing angle of image display becomes smaller than the viewing angle displayed in the information area.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator The operations and settings that can only be performed in the Admin Viewer are explained. Opening Control for Admin How to Operate 1. Click "Obtain/release Camera Control" to obtain the control privileges. VB-C60 Viewer 2. Click [Control for Admin]. 3. The Control for Admin appears. * Control for Admin can be opened even when camera control privileges have not been acquired.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator Operating the External Device Output You can operate the external device output and display the current output status using an icon. The [ON]/[OFF] status can be switched by clicking this icon. Example: Top: Output OFF Bottom: Output ON Displaying the External Device Input Status You can check the status of external device input and display it using an icon.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator Displaying the Motion Detection Status You can display the detection status of the motion detection function. VB-C60 Viewer Example: Areas 1 to 3: Detection status OFF Area 4: Detection status ON Tip Set the motion detection options beforehand using "Motion Detection Setting Tool" ( P. 2-34) of VBAdmin Tools.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator (1) [Pan/Tilt] button Pan/tilt the camera in the direction of each arrow. Press and hold a button, and the camera will zoom continuously. Click the center button, and the camera will face the front. (2) [Zoom] button You can zoom in to/out of the displayed image. Press and hold a button, and the camera will zoom continuously. (3) [Pan/Tilt] speed Select a desired operation speed from [Fast], [Normal] and [Slow].
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator Note z Even when the focus mode is changed using Admin Viewer, it is not reflected in the settings on the setting page. z Take note that if manual focus is set, the focus will remain fixed. z When the focus is set using Admin Viewer, the focus mode of other users will also change to the same mode. z If a shutter speed of 1/1 to 1/4 is selected in the manual exposure mode ( P.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator (2) Exposure Compensation When [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected as the exposure mode, a desired exposure compensation value can be selected from seven levels (-3 to +3) using an applicable button. To darken the image, select a negative value. To brighten the image, select a positive value.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator (6) [Gain] When [Manual] is selected as the exposure mode, set a desired value of gain. Moving the slider to the left decreases the gain (sensitivity to brightness) and darkens the image. Moving the slider to the right increases the gain and brightens the image. Note If the subject is a traffic signal, electronic scoreboard, etc., the captured image may flicker.
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator (3) (3) [Lock] The white balance is fixed to that of the video currently received. To forcibly fix the white balance according to the light source, use [One-shot WB]. Example of setting method: Irradiate a white subject (white paper, etc.) using the light source and capture the subject over the entire screen. In this condition, select [One-shot WB].
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator Setting the Smart Shade Control Smart Shade Control is a function that, unlike the Backlight Compensation, brightens only dark areas while keeping bright areas intact. (1) (2) VB-C60 Viewer (1) Smart Shade Control Set [OFF] or [ON]. (2) Adjusting the Smart Shade Control When [On] is selected for Smart Shade Control, set one of seven control levels from [1] (weak) to [7] (strong).
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Performing Operations and Settings as the Administrator Setting the Night Mode Switch between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode]. Tip The Night Mode cannot be used if [Auto] is set for Day/Night under [Camera] on the setting page ( P. 1-19). [Day Mode] Color image can be viewed in the normal mode. [Night Mode] The infrared cutoff filter is disabled and images are shown in black & white. Tip See the memo in P. 1-17 for the focus range that applies when [Night Mode] is set ( P. 3-32). 3-32 P.
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Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution This chapter explains how to distribute image using the VB-C60. You can distribute image in various ways, such as displaying video or still images or showing multiple images on a Web page.
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Web Pages for Image Distribution You must create a dedicated Web page to distribute information from the camera you have installed. "VB-C60 Viewer" can be used as the camera's viewer, where you can set detailed parameters.
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Web Pages for Image Distribution Note z Use a firewall or take other security measures to prevent direct attacks to the camera from the Internet or other external sources. z The VB-C60 has a built-in Web server. Write desired content for the Web page for video distribution in the flash memory in the camera beforehand, and you can publish the Web page and distribute image over the Web using the camera alone. For information on how to save Web page data, see "How to Create a Web Page Using VB Viewer" ( P.
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Viewing Sample Pages This camera stores sample pages for video distribution. You can view the sample pages by following the procedure below. Use these samples as a reference when creating a Web page. How to View 1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URI: http://192.168.100.1/sample/ * The underlined portion is an example of IP address. In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera ( P. 1-8).
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Viewing Sample Pages Example of sample page Still image sample images. Movie sample This is a sample page for displaying live video. Sample for mobile phone This is a sample page for displaying still images with camera operation function for mobile phones. (These images can also be displayed in normal Web browsers for PCs.
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Distributing Video Using VB Viewer How to provide image using VB Viewer is explained, together with application examples. How to Create a Web Page Using VB Viewer You can display VB Viewer by incorporating it into your Web page. * The underlined portion is an example of IP address. In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera ( P. 1-8).
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Distributing Video Using VB Viewer z If the Web page data grows too big, it may no longer be possible to change the camera settings. When saving Web page data to the flash memory in the camera, make sure the total data size does not exceed 3 Mbytes. If Web page data is saved to the flash memory in the camera, be sure to check the event logs after changing any settings to confirm that an error was not generated while saving the new settings (S306, S307).
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Distributing Video Using VB Viewer sample.htm
VB Viewer Sample Page LiveApplet
* The underlined portion is an example of IP address. In reality, the customer must enter the IP address set for the camera ( P. 1-8).
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Distributing Video Using VB Viewer VB Viewer Parameters You can change the parameters to create a Web page matching your purpose or what you want to express on the page. Use each parameter after fully understanding what it means. Description of object tags Attribute name Omission Description Specify the URI of VB Viewer. The Japanese version and English respectively: English version src="http:///viewer/live/en/live.html" Japanese version src="http:///viewer/live/ja/live.
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Distributing Video Using VB Viewer Attribute name Omission Description Specify the width of the display area of VB Viewer in pixels. width Not permitted If video is to be displayed in QQVGA (160 x 120) or QVGA (320 x 240), specify a value of 490 or greater for width. If video is to be displayed in VGA (640 x 480), specify a value of 810 or greater for width.
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Distributing Video Using a Browser Only You can provide video from the VB-C60 directly to a browser using the WebView-HTTP protocol. Examples are explained below. Displaying Live Video at the Time of Access as a Still Image You can provide as a still image the video captured by the camera the moment the client accesses your Web page. See the applicable sample page for a specific example. Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution 
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Example of Image Distribution Using One Global Address To publish live video from the camera over the Internet, you need one fixed global address. Some providers offer access services where one fixed global address is assigned. You can use this global address. In this case, you need a router with NAT function. Example: Assume that your provider assigned the global address 192.168.1.10. You also set the local address 192.168.100.2 for the camera. (Router: 192.168.100.1) VB-C60/VB-C60B Router 192.168.100.
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Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones You can use a Web service for mobile phones to view still images and control the camera. You can easily create a still image distribution page for mobile phones in HTML using WebView-HTTP protocol image.cgi commands. The VB-C60 stores a sample page for distributing still images to mobile phones, and you can view the sample page as follows. 1. Launch the Web browser and enter the following URI: http://192.168.100.
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Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones Overwriting a Sample Page Access the flash memory in the camera via FTP and rewrite the HTML files located at the following paths, to change the screen display and operation details.
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Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones Command Explanation Specify the viewing angle of the camera (horizontal direction) in units of 0.01 degree. zoom Example: Viewing angle of 50 degrees Viewing angle of 5 degrees Zoom = 5000 Zoom = 500 Specify the image size in one of the following formats: QQVGA QVGA VGA v v=jpg: 160 x 120 v=jpg: 320 x 240 v=jpg: 640 x 480 "d" indicating the current position.
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Distributing Still Images to Mobile Phones 4-16
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Appendix
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Modifiers You can specify parameters using the "% characters" explained below.
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Modifiers Available Modifiers The modifiers that can be used for each setting item are specified below. [HTTP Upload] ( P. 1-25) [Parameter (query string)] All modifiers can be used. [FTP Upload] ( P. 1-26) [Subdirectory Name to Create] Only the modifiers %y, %m, %d, %w, %H, %h, %n can be used. [File Name to Create] Only the modifiers %y, %m, %d, %w, %H, %M, %S, %s, %n can be used. [E-mail Notification] ( P. 1-28) Appendix [Message Body] All modifiers can be used.
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Troubleshooting Before contacting your store or Canon's Customer Service Center, check the items specified below. If a log message is displayed, check the details of the message and corresponding countermeasure in the log message list. The camera does not start z If you are using a PoE HUB, check if the LAN cable is connected correctly. z If you are using an AC adapter (optional), check if the AC adapter is connected correctly. z Reconnect the power.
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Troubleshooting Video is not displayed z If you want to improve the video quality, refer to "Setting the Image Size, Quality and Frame Rate (Video)" ( P.1-22) in "Chapter 1 Detailed Settings" to change the settings to adjust the quality. z Up to 30 viewers can access the camera at the same time. If this limit has been exceeded, video is not displayed and a message appears.
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Troubleshooting Data cannot be uploaded z Check the upload destination in the [Upload] menu, as well as the upload operation upon event in the [Event] menu, to see if both are set correctly. z You can perform operation check based on the currently set upload destination by running a test ( P. 1-26, P. 1-26) from the [Upload] menu. z Check [View Log Events] in the [Maintenance] menu or logs on the server to check the detailed operating environment.
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List of Log Messages Log Messages on the VB-C60 Log messages are classified into the following six types.
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List of Log Messages A101 Invalid user name [notice] Description Meaning user not found (A101) The camera was accessed by an unauthorized user. A102 Invalid password [notice] Description Meaning user password mismatch (A102) The password is invalid. A111 Invalid host [notice] Description Meaning host access denied (A111) The camera was accessed from a host from which access is prohibited.
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List of Log Messages A330 Video input error [err] Description Meaning Countermeasure video input timeout - resetting (A330) The video input has been reset because video input stopped. If the error occurs repeatedly, the camera is damaged. Contact our Customer Service Center. A350 Camera control system [err] Description Meaning Countermeasure camera status timeout - resetting (A350) The camera control system has been reset due to a communication timeout with the camera.
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List of Log Messages A120 Resolution of upload destination name failed [notice] Description Meaning uploader cannot resolve the server name (A120) The name of the upload destination could not be resolved. A121 Connection to upload destination failed [notice] Description Meaning uploader cannot connect to the server (A121) The upload destination could not be connected ( ).
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List of Log Messages A137 Invalid upload setting (E-mail notification) [notice] Description Meaning mode invalid. uploader set forcibly (A137) The e-mail notification setting is invalid. E-mail notification was forcibly disabled. A138 Invalid upload setting (E-mail notification authentication mode) [notice] Description Meaning authentication mode invalid. uploader set forcibly (A138) The setting for e-mail notification authentication mode is invalid. "SMTP_AUTH" was forcibly set.
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List of Log Messages A272 Upload communication buffer overflowed [warning] Description Meaning Countermeasure ftp/http queue is full (A272) Upload data overflowed from the communication buffer. Make adjustments to reduce the number of event occurrences. Also adjust the upload quality, image size and frame rate. A321 Video control command failed [err] Description %1 Meaning video%1 command error - (A321) Video input number Issuance of a command to the video input system failed.
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List of Log Messages A470 Uploader initialization failed [crit] Description %1 Meaning uploader initialization failure - %1 (A470) Error number The uploader could not be initialized. Countermeasure If the problem persists after rebooting the camera, the camera is faulty. Application (audio server) messages B001 Starting and shutdown of audio server [info] Description %1 wvaudio (B001) %1 starting | shutdown Meaning The audio server was started/shut down.
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List of Log Messages B102 Client connection denied [notice] Description %1 request denied[%2] (B102) %1 Client host IP address %2 Denial type (41 | 43 | ...) Client connection was denied due to an authentication error (41), Meaning insufficient resource (43), specification of unsupported codec (45), specification of unsupported stream (46), host access restriction (48), too many clients (49) or invalid operation mode (4a).
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List of Log Messages B402 Audio server initialization failed [crit] Description %1 Meaning Countermeasure wvaudio initialization error[%1] (B402) Error number The audio server could not be initialized. The audio server stops. If the problem persists after rebooting, the camera is faulty. Arrange for servicing. B403 Settings change failed [crit] Description %1 Meaning Countermeasure cannot set config[%1] (B403) Error number The settings could not be updated. The audio server stops.
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List of Log Messages System Messages S004 Starting and stopping of system [info] Description %1 webview (S004) %1 Starting or stopping. Meaning The video server (webview) has started or stopped. S005 System settings changed [info] Description Meaning (vbadmin.c.XXX) System settings updated (S005) Settings not requiring rebooting were changed. S240 Camera error [warning] Description Meaning serviceman call (S240) The camera generated an error that requires servicing.
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List of VB-C60 Viewer Messages Messages Displayed in the Information Field Messages displayed in the information field of the viewer are classified into the following three types. Icon Category Information Messages Warning Messages Help messages on various buttons, pull-down lists, etc., and PTZ, frame rate and other information from the camera are shown. If an unsupported browser is used or audio session stops, a message will be displayed to alert the user.
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List of VB-C60 Viewer Messages Message Switches on/off camera control privileges. Centers the camera's image on the clicked position. Displays a panorama image. The camera can also be controlled. GUI part Start Control button Video Display area Panorama Display area Moves the camera to preset positions. Preset Displays information. Information Field Message Explanation Connection closed by the camera. The camera was disconnected.
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List of VB-C60 Viewer Messages Error Messages Message Could not connect to the camera. The camera is busy. Explanation Connection failed due to an invalid IP address, etc. The connection limit was exceeded. The request for control privileges was Failed to get camera control privileges. denied because the camera was being used by Admin Viewer, etc. Cannot connect to the camera. Failed to establish audio connection. The camera could not be connected due to address limitation.
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Restore Settings Since the VB-C60 supports various functions, it is recommended that you write down the settings for respective functions. If you forgot the settings and want to set the camera from the beginning, restore the factory settings first. * For the factory settings, see P. 5-23. Restoring the Settings from the Maintenance Page in the Web Browser 1. Launch the Web browser and display the menu page from which to access various settings.
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Restore Settings Note z While [Restore Settings] is in progress, never turn off the camera. If the power is turned off, the camera may not reboot correctly. z Once [OK] is clicked, you can no longer stop the process to restore the factory settings. 4. The camera will be reset to the factory settings. All settings will be reset to the factory settings, except for the Administrator password, camera's IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address and other network settings, and date & time and time zone.
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Restore Settings Note If the reset switch is pushed, network-related settings will also be initialized including the camera's IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address etc. Accordingly, you can no longer operate the camera from the PC you were using to connect to the camera before. When initializing the camera, use "VB Initial Setting Tool" installed in your PC to set an IP address appropriate for the environment in which the camera is used.
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List of Factory Settings The factory settings are shown. If you have changed settings, be sure to write down the new settings. Item Setting z z User Name (Administrator ID) Administrator password root VB-C60 z Path to Setting pages admin z Current Date and Time z Setting Setting Method NTP Server (IP Address) Time Zone Setting 2 (year/month/day) Manual 192.168.100.1 255.255.255.
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List of Factory Settings Item z Camera Name Camera Name (alphanumeric characters) z Initial Camera Settings AE Mode Slow Shutter Shutter Speed Focus Mode z Camera Control Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer z Day/Night Mode Switching Brightness Response (sec.
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List of Factory Settings Item z Image Server Maximum Number of Clients Camera Control Queue Length Maximum Connection Time (sec.) Camera Control Time (sec.
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List of Factory Settings Item z Image Buffer Frame Rate Pre-event Buffer (number of image frames) Post-event Buffer (number of image frames) z Motion Detection Motion Detection Event ON Event Operation OFF Event Operation Continuous Motion Operation Upload E-mail Notification Audio Playback at ON Event Audio Playback at OFF Event Sound Clip Volume Automatic Tracking at ON Event Maximum Tracking Time (sec.
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List of Factory Settings Item z Authorized User Account User Name Password User List z User Authority Authorized User Privileged Camera Control Camera Control Image Distribution Audio Distribution Guest User Camera Control Image Distribution Audio Distribution z Host Access Restriction Host List Apply the list to HTTP Server Apply the list to Image Transmission Apply the list to Audio Transmission Setting Setting 1 (year/month/day) Setting 2 (year/month/day) Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Chec
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List of Factory Settings Item z IPsec Set 1 IPsec IPsec Mode Destination Address (IPv4/IPv6) Sender Address (IPv4/IPv6) Security Protocol Security Gateway Address (IPv4/IPv6) Destination Prefix Length SA ESP Encryption Algorithm SA ESP Authentication Algorithm SA ESP Encryption Key (outbound) SA ESP Authentication Key (outbound) SA ESP SPI (outbound) SA ESP Encryption Key (inbound) SA ESP Authentication Key (inbound) SA ESP SPI (inbound) SA AH Authentication Algorithm SA AH Authentication Key (outbound) SA
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List of Factory Settings Item Setting 1 (year/month/day) Setting 2 (year/month/day) Disable Tunnel Mode ESP 0 AES HMAC_SHA1_96 Appendix z IPsec Set 3 IPsec IPsec Mode Destination Address (IPv4/IPv6) Sender Address (IPv4/IPv6) Security Protocol Security Gateway Address (IPv4/IPv6) Destination Prefix Length SA ESP Encryption Algorithm SA ESP Authentication Algorithm SA ESP Encryption Key (outbound) SA ESP Authentication Key (outbound) SA ESP SPI (outbound) SA ESP Encryption Key (inbound) SA ESP Authen
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List of Factory Settings Item z IPsec Set 5 IPsec IPsec Mode Destination Address (IPv4/IPv6) Sender Address (IPv4/IPv6) Security Protocol Security Gateway Address (IPv4/IPv6) Destination Prefix Length SA ESP Encryption Algorithm SA ESP Authentication Algorithm SA ESP Encryption Key (outbound) SA ESP Authentication Key (outbound) SA ESP SPI (outbound) SA ESP Encryption Key (inbound) SA ESP Authentication Key (inbound) SA ESP SPI (inbound) SA AH Authentication Algorithm SA AH Authentication Key (outbound) SA
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Index A F Access Control ......................................... 1-40 Admin Viewer.............................................. 3-9 Audio Transmission Factory Settings ........................................ 5-20 List of Settings .................................. 5-23 from the Camera...............3-21 Filtering ..................................................... 2-48 Focus ........................................................ 1-17 Focus Mode ..............................................
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Index L LED ........................................................... 1-20 Log............................................................ 2-46 Copy ................................................. 2-47 Filter and Show ................................. 2-48 Save.................................................. 2-46 Search .............................................. 2-47 Log code................................................... 2-46 Log Message ..............................................
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Index V VB Viewer.................................................. 3-11 VBAdmin Tools ........................................... 2-2 W White Balance...........................................
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