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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB101 (referred to hereafter as the VB101). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB101. Read this manual carefully before using the VB101 to ensure effective operation. In particular make sure that you read the "aSafe Use of Equipment" in this manual, as well as the supplied CD-ROM Readme file. Exclusion of Liability If the Product is connected to a recording device (for example a VCR), Canon Inc.
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a Safe Use of Equipment An exclamation point, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. 1 a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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a Safe Use of Equipment FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB101 (D78-0138) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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a Safe Use of Equipment 3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the equipment is operated. 9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
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a Safe Use of Equipment fig-1 a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the equipment. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) c. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
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a Safe Use of Equipment - The equipment emits any smoke, heat, abnormal noise, or unusual odor. - A metal object falls into the equipment. - The equipment is damaged in some way. 23. Please observe the following when using the equipment. Failure to do so can result in a fire or electric shock. a Safe Use of Equipment - Do not use flammable sprays near the equipment. - Do not subject the equipment to strong impacts.
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a Safe Use of Equipment 4 Maintenance Cleaning the Equipment 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. 2. Carefully wipe the equipment with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water or a mild detergent. WARNING Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. The use of such substances can cause a fire or electric shock. 3. Wipe with a dry cloth. 4. When you have finished, plug the AC adapter back in to the wall outlet.
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Contents Introduction aSafe Use of Equipment 1 2 3 4 a Important Warnings ................................................. 3 a Important Operational Instructions .......................... 3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 5 Maintenance ................................................................. 8 Chapter 1 Before Using the VB101 Contents Features of the VB101 .......................................... 14 System Configuration ..........................................
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Contents Picture Recording and External Device I/O Settings Page ................................................. 48 Access Control Settings Page .................................... 52 Application Settings Page .......................................... 55 Miscellaneous Settings Page ..................................... 57 Administration Tools Settings Page ............................ 59 Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools Overview of VB Administration Tools ................. 62 VBAdmin Startup Panel ..
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Using the Helper Viewer to Distribute Videos ....................................... 110 Example of a Web page Using the Helper Viewer ... 112 Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only ...... 113 Example of video distribution using one fixed global address .............................. 115 Chapter 6 Using the Picture Recording Function Using the Still Picture Recording Function Linked to an External Device .......................
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Chapter 1 Before Using the VB101 This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB101. It also describes the features of the VB101, the system configuration, the hardware and software requirements, and the name and functions of the system components.
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Features of the VB101 The VB101 is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can be used in a wide variety of applications such as distributing live videos or monitoring from a Web site. The system is configured of the VB101 and viewer software. Please use the supplied viewer software to view videos distributed from the VB101 or to control a camera. ■Broad band Video Distribution Function Video can be captured at a maximum of 30 fps.
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Features of the VB101 ■Easy setting and administration Since the VB101 provides settings pages that utilize the Web, you can use a PC and Web browser to make settings and perform administrative tasks remotely without going to the location where the VB101 is installed. ■Plenty of expandability The VB101 includes 2 card slots, allowing a modem or flash memory card to be added to suit various applications.
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System Configuration Example of basic system configuration - Viewing videos using a viewer Sample system configuration VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 Ethernet VC-C4 (10/100Mbps) VC-C4 VB101 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 VC-C4 WebView Livescope Viewer Software (Java Viewer or Helper Viewer) Recommended browser VC-C4 ● Netscape Navigator/ Communicator4.78 or later ● Internet Explorer 4.01 or later VB101 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
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System Configuration Example of system configuration with WebView Livescope MV - Option Sample System Configuration WebView Livescope MV Ethernet VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 (10/100Mbps) VC-C4 Windows98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP (Internet Explorer 5 or later required) VB101 VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 Ethernet (10/100Mbps) VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 VC-C4 VC-C4 1 VB101 Before Using the VB101 The WebView Livescope MV software (→ P.
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Hardware and Software Requirements Webview Livescope Viewer Software (→ P.16) The viewer software that are supplied with the VB101. They lets you view the VB101’s videos and control the camera. Java Viewer version 3.20 PC IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System Windows 98SE/Me or Windows NT 4.0 (IE 4.01 or later required) / Windows 2000 / Windows XP Web Browser Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later,(except 6.01 and 6.1) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
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Hardware and Software Requirements Webview Livescope MV version 2.0/LE (→ P.17) This is optional viewer software for monitoring. PC IBM PC/AT compatible CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better, RAM: 128 Mbytes or better, Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (MV), 20 Mbytes or better (LE), Operating System Windows 98SE/Me / Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6.0a or later) / Windows 2000 (SP 1.
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Package Contents The VB101 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. 1. VB101 main unit 2. AC Adapter PA-V16 3. AC cable (1 meter 3 ft. 3/32 in.) 4. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-miniDIN) ● For camera control, 3 m (9 ft. 10 3/32 in.) * The cable length may differ depending on the country in which the product was purchased. 5. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-Dsub9pin Female sub) 6. CD-ROM ● For setup, 3 m (9 ft.
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System Components and Their Operation Front View Power LED Powered on System fault lit green lit orange Slot-A LED (Shows the operation status for card slot A) Normal operation During access lit green lit orange Slot-B LED 1 (Shows the operation status for card slot B) Power Slot-A Slot-B lit green lit orange VB 101 100 Tx/Lnk Before Using the VB101 Normal operation During access Col/Rx 100 LED (Shows the Ethernet 100/10 operation mode) 100Base-TX lit green 10Base-T off Tx/Lnk LED (Shows
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System Components and Their Operation Rear View Power connection socket External device I/O terminals Card slot A (supports modem card and flash memory card) Card slot B (supports modem card and flash memory card) 100/10 BT Ethernet connector (100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation) Slot-B RS232C Slot-A CC1 Dc In 1 2 In 1 Video In CC2 V1 V2 V3 V4 2 Ethernet 100/10BT Out Console connector terminal for initial setup and servicing (RS-232C) Camera control connector CC1, CC2 (RS-232C, with one
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Chapter 2 Installation This chapter explains how to connect the system components and describes a sample network configuration.
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Precautions for use Precautions for Switching the VB101 On and Off The VB101 has no power switch. To switch the VB101 off and on, unplug the AC adapter. When you unplug the AC adapter from the VB101, wait at least 5 seconds and then plug the AC adapter to the VB101. Be sure to observe the precautions given in "aImportant Safety Instructions". AC Outlet VB101 c Note AC adapter AC cable ● Refer also to the enclosed ReadMe file.
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Connecting the Components VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 RS-232C cable Initial setup PC RS-232C cable COM port Video cable (RCA) VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
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Connecting the Components c Notes Cascade connections for the VC-C4 and VC-C4R The cascade function of the VC-C4/VC-C4R can be used with the VB101. This enables control of up to 4 cameras from a single VB101. 1 VC-C4 VC-C4 VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 2 VC-C4 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
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Using a PC Card The VB101 has 2 card slots, and you can store Web page data, etc. by inserting a flash memory card into one of these slots. Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards 1 Insert the flash memory card into the VB101. You can insert the card into either Flash memory card VB101 rear panel slot. But if flash memory cards are inserted in both slots, you cannot use both cards at the same time. Preparation is complete when the LED on the front of the VB101 changes from green to orange.
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Sample Network Configurations This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB101. Be sure to assign a fixed IP address o the VB101. Sample LAN Environment Configuration Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) ● SMTP (mail) ● Syslog (log) ● BOOTP Server VB101 Viewer PC Router Router Viewer PC This example shows the VB101 connected to a LAN by Ethernet.
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Sample Network Configurations LAN plus Dialup Environment Viewer PC IP 192.168.100.2 Modem Public switched telephone network Modem card VB101 Call 123-4567 Viewer PC 192.168.101.2 is set. IP 192.168.100.1 PPP local : 192.168.101.1 PPP remote : 192.168.101.2 2 Installation This example shows the VB101 connected to a LAN and a dial up environment.
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Chapter 3 Setup Procedures This chapter describes the procedures from the initial setup of the VB101 through to operation checking and the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administrator Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets.
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Setup Workflow Once you confirm the operating environment, the VB101 can be used immediately after initial settings have been made. Make these settings starting with "Initial Setup" (→ P.33) followed by "Checking Operation" (→ P.35). 1 Making initial settings on the VB101 VC-C4 COMMUNICATI f:4-64mm ON CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 2 Confirming Operation VC-C4 COMMUNICATI f:4-64mm ON CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 c Note 32 Install the Web browser on your PC beforehand. P.
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Initial Setup 1 Connect the VB101 to the PC to be used for initial setup by using bundled RS-232C cable. VB101 2 Switch the VB101 and the PC on. Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.(→ P.24) RS-232C cable to be used for setup PC 3 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the VB101 into the PC and launch the "VB101_IP.exe" program. Enclosed CD-ROM 4 When the "VB101_IP.exe" dialog box appears, use steps to below to enter the password, IP address (192.168.100.
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Initial Setup 5 Remove the RS-232C cable connected to the PC used for initial setup and connect the LAN cable. When you connect a LAN cable, turn off the VB101 power. After connecting the LAN cable, turn the VB101's power on. LAN cable Hub 6 Follow steps - below to launch the browser and enter your user name and password. 1 Launch the browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/admin/ 3 The Settings Title Page is displayed. Settings Title Page 2 Enter the user name and password.
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Checking Operation When you have completed the Initial setup, check that the VB101 works normally. Use the sample page to simplify checking. 1 Access the sample page from the Web browser. (Example) http://192.168.100.1/sample/ Enter the value specified in the Initial Setup (→ P.33) as the IP address (192.168.100.1). c Note 2 The IP address "192.168.100.1" is given as an example. However, the actual IP address must be changed to match your system settings. Click on each sample page.
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Detail Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page The various settings on the VB101 are specified by using a browser to access Web pages on the VB101. You begin by accessing the Settings Title Page. 1 Use the browser to access http://192.168.100.1/"path". Use the IP address specified in "Initial Setup" (→ P.33) and in the "path" field, use the path specified in "System Settings page" (→ P.39). The default setting for "path" is "admin". 2 Enter the user name and password.
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Detail Settings Settings Title Page The various settings on the VB101 are specified by using a browser to access Web pages on the VB101. From this title page, you can move to each settings pages and confirm the changes to the settings, write the changes to the VB101 memory and perform restarts. Settings Title Page for VB101 "Japanese" button Click this button to display the settings page in Japanese. The button then changes to "English" and switches the display back to English when clicked. "Send Config.
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Detail Settings Basic Settings Settings Page This page contains indispensable settings taken from the various settings pages for the VB101. If values are specified for these settings on other pages, the most recent change is valid. Administration Account The same settings can be specified on the System settings page. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used by the administrator. Up to 15 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens. The default setting is "root".
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Detail Settings System Settings Page Use this page to set the administrator ID and password as well as the date and time. Administration Account The same settings can be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. "Administrator ID" Sets the ID used by the administrator. Up to 15 characters can be set consisting of alphanumeric characters, underscores and hyphens. The default setting is "root". "Password" Sets the password. Up to 15 ASCII characters can be used (spaces or printable characters).
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Detail Settings Network Settings Page Use this page to specify the settings for connecting to an Ethernet or PPP network. For a LAN connection, specify Ethernet settings. For connections made with a modem, specify PPP settings. Ethernet The same settings can be specified on the Basic Settings settings page. "Use Ethernet" Tick this checkbox to use Ethernet. "Address Setting Method" If you select "Auto Setting (Bootp)", the IP address is automatically acquired by the Bootp server after restart.
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Detail Settings PPP "Use PPP" Tick this option to allow PPP connections using a modem cards. "Receive and Call" If Receive only (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be established by incoming call, and if Primarily Call (PPP) is selected, PPP connection will be established by outgoing call. "Country Selector" When the global modem is used, select the country where the VB101 will be used.This setting is ignored if the global modem is not used.
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Detail Settings Static Route Control Route settings are required when communicating with a wide-area network through a router. When using both Ethernet and PPP, set the route as needed. "Default route" The same setting can be made at "Default gateway address" on the Basic Settings settings page. Specify the route that would normally be used. A gateway address is required if a router on the Ethernet side is used. "Route 1-3" Use this setting if you require connection routes other than the normal route.
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Detail Settings Camera and Video Settings Page Use this page to set the camera control parameters and the video capture size and quality. Using the VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set the view restrictions (→ P. 73). Common Settings "Main Camera" Specifies the camera selected when the VB101 starts up. "Baud rate of camera control port CC1/CC2" For CC1 and CC2, select the same baud rate as that set on the camera. On the VC-C4/VC-C4R, the default setting is 9600.
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Detail Settings "Camera Control Port" Select the camera control connector (→ P. 22) to which the camera is connected. Select "Not controlled" for cameras that are not connected or not controlled. "Cascade Number" If cameras are cascade connected, select numbers assigned to the cameras. Numbers in ascerding order from 1 are assigned to each camera starting with the first camera connected to camera control connector CC1 and CC2.
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Detail Settings View Restriction Settings You can set the visible range by restricting the camera pan, tilt and zoom ratio (field of view angle) settings. - Extent of tilt control Maximum vertical extent of the video capture range ■Controllable range and Video Capture Range + Field of view at the maximum wide-angle setting 0° + Extent of pan control Maximum horizontal extent of the video capture range - 3 The view restriction is specified as the visible range.
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Detail Settings e About View Restriction Tip ● The pan and tilt range changes with the zoom ratio (field of view angle). When you set the view restriction, the angles of camera movement are automatically restricted. If the zoom is set to wide-angle and the angle of camera movement remains the same, video capture extends beyond the permitted range. Consequently, the angle of movement is automatically reduced.
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Detail Settings Preset Settings Page Use this page to specify the settings for preset camera positions provided to viewers. Using the VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set presets (→ P.79). Preset Common Setting "Restrict Camera Control to Presets" Camera control by using the Helper Viewer and the Java Viewer can be restricted to the preset angles specified in Preset 1-8. Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified.
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Detail Settings Picture Recording and External Device I/O Settings Page Use this page to specify the operating condition for the picture recording function. Settings on this page can be used to record still pictures in response to inputs from an external device (sensor, etc.) and based on a predetermined schedule (up to 10000 picures). Picture Recording Common Settings "Max No. of Pictures to be Recorded" Specifies the upper limit for the number of pictures to be recorded.
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Detail Settings Picture Recording and output : triggered by external device Use this setting to operate the Picture Recording function when recording is performed in conjunction with an external device such as a sensor or switch. For a detailed example of actual operation, see Chapter 6, "Using the Picture Recording Function". (→ P.118) "External Device Input 1/2" "Recording at ON event" Tick this option to record pictures when an "ON" event is detected from an external device.
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Detail Settings e Picture Recording triggered by External Devices Tip ON OFF Picture Recording A B C D E ● Picture recording triggered by an external device can be performed based on the timing of ON and OFF events or by recording pictures between ON event and OFF event. OFF ON OFF ON VC-C4 VC-C4 COMMUNICATIO f:4-64mm N CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 COMMUNICATIO f:4-64mm N CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 A: Pre-event recording for an ON event (Fixed at 1 sec. intervals. -4 to 0.
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Detail Settings Picture Recording and Output: by Schedule Use this setting to operate the picture recording function based on a schedule set beforehand. For a detailed example of actual operation, see Chapter 6, "Using the Picture Recording Function". (→ P.120) "Schedule 1 to 4" "Record pictures" When this option is ticked, picture recording is performed based on the settings below. "Camera Position" Selects the camera angle used for picture recording.
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Detail Settings Access Control Settings Page From this page, you can permit access to the VB101 to specific authorized users only, and you can control who may and may not access from a specific host. In either case, access by restricted user is prohibited. Authorized User Account (→ P.53) "Authorized User List" Only accounts registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB101. Up to 30 users can be registered.
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Detail Settings Authorized/Restricted Host List Descriptions The Host Restriction function applies to hosts running client applications such as viewer. Access restrictions are imposed using a list made up of one or more entries written using the format described below. Listing Format [!]addr[/mask] (items in square brackets are optional) ● "addr" and "mask" are written in standard IP address format and specify the range of IP addresses.
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Detail Settings Listing Guidelines Descriptions in the Authorized/Restricted Host List are extremely complex, and errors in the settings can result in access being prohibited where it should be permitted. To avoid this, follow the guidelines given below with great care. 1.Left-align the mask 172.20.0.0/255.255.0.0 -- Correct 172.0.28.0/255.0.255.0 -- Incorrect 2.Use denied entries mainly rather than permitted entries. !172.20.26.0/255.255.255.0 !172.20.28.0/255.255.255.0 3.
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Detail Settings Application Settings Page Use this page to specify settings for each application. Only the application selected as the "Target Application" (→ P.38) in the Basic Settings settings page is shown on this page. ■When WebView Livescope is selected WebView Livescope "Video Transmission Port" Sets the TCP port number for the WebView Livescope video transmission protocol. Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310.
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Detail Settings VIEW-Windows is for sale in Japan only, it cannot be used in any other countries. ■When VIEW-Windows 1.21 is selected VIEW-Windows 1.21 "Video Transmission Port" Sets the TCP port number for the VIEWWindows 1.21 video transmission protocol. The default setting is 5111. "Camera Control Port" Sets the TCP port number for the VIEWWindows 1.21 camera control protocol. The default setting is 5110. "Switcher Control Port" Sets the TCP port number for the VIEWWindows 1.
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Detail Settings Miscellaneous Settings Page Use this page to specify various other settings. HTTP Server "HTTP Port" Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter an integer between 1 and 65535. The default setting is No. 80. "Maximum Keep-alive Time" Sets the time for which keep-alive connection can be maintained. Enter an integer from 0 to 20. If the setting is 0, keep-alive connections are prohibited.
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Detail Settings Log "Recipient Mail Address" Specifies the log mail recipient. "Syslog Server Host" Sets the Syslog server. "Maximum Log File Number" Sets the maximum number of log files saved as back-up files. Enter an integer between 0 and 10. The maximum number is 10. "Maximum Log File Size (K bytes)" Sets the maximum log file size. Enter an integer between 16 and 1024. The maximum size is 1024 KB. "Log mail collection time (min.
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Detail Settings Administration Tools Settings Page On-board File System Information The On-board File System displays the used space, free space and capacity (used space + free space) in bytes. Slot A/B If a PC card, used for communications and storage, is inserted into the slot, the "Manufacturer" and "Product Information" is displayed. Depending on the card type and its status, the operation buttons are displayed and the card status can be controlled.
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Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools This chapter describes how to use the VB Administrator Tools in order to create panoramas, set view restrictions, make presets, view logs, and use the Admin Viewer. Although view restriction and preset settings can be made following the procedures described in Chapter 3, the VB Administration Tools and their more visual environment make the settings much easier.
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Overview of VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools is an application that simplifies the management and operation of the VB101. VB Administration Tools comprises "VBAdmin Startup Panel" and "Panorama Creation Tool," "View Restriction Tool," "Preset Setting Tool," "Log Viewer," and "Admin Viewer" applications.
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Overview of VB Administration Tools View Restriction Tool (→ P.73) This tool enables easier, more visual setting of view restrictions. Restrictions can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. Preset Setting Tool (→ P.79) This tool enables easier, more visual setting of preset camera positions. Presets can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. 4 VB Administration Tools Log Viewer (→ P.
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Installing VB Administration Tools c Note VB Administration Tools require that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later be installed. Before installing VB Administration Tools, check to be sure that the correct version of Internet Explorer has been installed. To Install... 1 If any other applications are running, please exit them before installation. Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click “AdmSetup.exe” on the CD-ROM to start up the installer. Click the Next button.
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5 Click Finish to complete the installation. When installation is complete, two icons are created on the desktop : "VB Admin Tools" and "Admin Viewer". Also, When [Program] - [WebView Livescope] is selected from the Start menu, two shortcuts are created in the same way. 4 Note VB Administration Tools c VB Administration Tools cannot be installed or operate normally in machines where the WebView Livescope applications listed below have been installed.
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Starting Up VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools can be started up using the icon created on the desktop or by selecting it from the Start menu. To Start Up... When starting up tools from the VBAdmin Startup 1 Panel, double click the VB Admin Tools desktop icon or select VB Admin Tools from the Start menu. 2 When VB Administration Tools starts up, the Server Setting dialog box appears. To use VB Administration Tools, it must first be connected to the VB101.
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Starting Up VB Administration Tools 3 The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The five tools---Panorama Creation Tool, View Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool, Log Viewer, and Admin Viewer---can be started up from the Startup Panel by clicking on each button. If the connection is disconnected after the VB Admin Startup Panel has started up, choose Connect from the File menu. The Server Setting dialog box then appears.
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Panorama Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures for the VB101. When they have been created, the panorama picture can be viewed when accessed from the viewer. VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB101.
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Panorama Creation Tool About the Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI that is displayed after the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is described below. 2 3 1 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 4 Display Connect Information button Displays the VB101's connection information in a dialog box. 6 Panorama picture display Shows the panorama picture that was captured. 2 Reload Camera Information button Recaptures camera information and panorama information.
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Panorama Creation Tool e Tip Since the range that can be captured varies with the type of camera, the display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VC-C4 panorama picture VC-C4R panorama picture Capturring Panorama Pictures c Note Since the entire area of panorama picture is captured and displayed during capturing, if the VB101 is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view restrictions (→ P.
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Panorama Creation Tool When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory, 3 click OK. Panorama creation can be discarded, or the AE lock position or backlight adjustment settings can be changed by clicking Cancel button. When clicked, the captured picture is discarded and the initial screen returns. To capture the picture again, click Re-capure. Or, a square section in the displayed grid can be captured again by double-clicking on that section.
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Panorama Creation Tool Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB101 has been cut. To make a reconnection, choose Reconnect from the File menu. Opening/Saving Pictures Panorama pictures can be opened from picture files or saved as picture files. To retrieve a picture file and use it for a panorama picture, choose Open from the File menu. When the dialog box appears, select the file you want to use.
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View Restriction Tool The View Restriction Tool is used to set view restriction visually and more easily for the VB101. The viewing range is simply set using mouse operations such as dragging, while viewing the panorama picture. VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
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View Restriction Tool The View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool is started up is given below. 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 11 10 1 Load button Loads the view restriction values currently set in the VB101. 2 Send button Sends to the VB101 the current view restriction values edited with this tool. 3 Reflect set values button Reflects in the VB101 the view restriction values that were sent by clicking the Send button.
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View Restriction Tool 6 Camera Selection Box The camera to be used to apply view restriction settings is selected or changed from among the cameras connected to the VB101. 7 Apply the View Restriction View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected. 8 View Restriction Values Entry box and Get Value button The current view restriction settings are displayed in the View Restriction Values Entry box, and new values can be entered to change the settings.
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View Restriction Tool Setting View Restrictions Changing Settings from the View Restriction Preview Frame The View Restriction Preview frame on the panorama picture can be used to set view restrictions. To Make Settings... 1 From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to be set, and select Apply the View Restriction.
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View Restriction Tool Retrieving values from Admin Viewer and changing settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the view restriction from the camera angle. To Make Settings... 1 From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to be set, and select Apply the View Restriction. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up.
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View Restriction Tool e Tip ● Since the previews using the Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture, after the view restrictions have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly reflecting the view restrictions in the actual picture. In this event, since Admin Viewer normally operates the camera irrespective of the view restriction settings, please choose [View Restriction] - [ON] from the Privilege menu (→ P. 90).
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Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool more easily and uniformly sets the preset function of the VB101. Settings can be made using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
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Preset Setting Tool Preset Setting Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI that is displayed after the Preset Setting Tool starts up is described below. 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 14 1 13 12 Load button Loads the VB101's current preset settings. 2 3 Send button Sends to the VB101 the current preset settings edited with this tool. Reflect set values button Reflects in the VB101 the preset settings that were sent by clicking the Send button.
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Preset Setting Tool 7 Panorama Preview Displays the panorama picture of the camera currently selected at the VB101. Preset Preview frame (yellow) that reproduces the preset values that were set is displayed on the panorama picture. By dragging this frame to move it or change its shape, or clicking on the panorama picture, the changes can be reflected in the setting values.
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Preset Setting Tool Setting Presets Changing Settings from the Preset Preview Frame The Preset Preview frame on the panorama picture can be used to set presets. To Make Settings... 1 From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set and enter a name in Preset Name. Next, select a camera from the Camera Selection box. Drag the Preset Preview frame shown on the panorama picture to move or change its shape and set the preset.
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Preset Setting Tool Retrieving values from Admin Viewer and changing settings Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset. To Make Settings... 1 From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to be set, and enter the Preset Name. Click the Admin Viewer button to start it up. 4 Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the VB Administration Tools 2 position you want to set preset camera angle, then click the Get Value button.
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Preset Setting Tool e Tip ● If view restrictions are to be used, be sure that the Preset Preview Frame (yellow) does not protrude outside the View Restriction Frame (blue). ● Since the previews using the Panorama Preview may be slightly different from the actual picture, after the presets have been set, please check to be sure the viewer is correctly reflecting the presets in the actual picture. ● Once presets have been set, they cannot be deleted.
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Log Viewer The VB101 includes a feature that writes operating status to a log file and saves it. Log Viewer simplifies the reading of log files and provides management and resolution of errors. Log Viewer not only displays all logs, it is also capable of filtering so that only the required information is displayed. c Note To view logs, it is necessary first to make log settings on the VB101 so that logs will be written into a file on the VB101.
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Log Viewer Viewing the Log The following content is displayed in the log. ●Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to page 146 of the User's Manual. Error codes are displayed with one of four types of icons according to level. Information level Error level Warning level Unknown ● Date & Time The date and time when the log was generated is displayed. ● Message Log messages are displayed.
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Log Viewer 2 The Filter dialog box appears. Set the following selection criteria and click OK to display only the logs that match those criteria. If filtering is not required, click Cancel. [Error Type] If logs are to be filtered according to type of error, select Specify Type or Specify Code; if not, select Not Specified. ● Specify Type – Specifying the levels of the logs From Error, Warning, and Information, select the error levels to be displayed.
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Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer containing functions for managing the VB101. Compared to the Helper Viewer and Java Viewer with Admin Viewer, it is possible to retrieve exclusive camera control privileges, ignore view restrictions, and operate external devices. [Special privileges of Admin Viewer] ● Connections are also possible outside service times. (→ P.55) ● Connection time is unlimited. ● Exclusive camera control privileges.
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Admin Viewer Operating External Devices Setting notification of changes in external device input status A message box can be displayed in the event of a change in external device input status. To Make Settings... 1 Choose Setup properties from the View menu. 2 When the Setup properties dialog box appears, click the Display option tab. Check to be sure the Display notification message 4 for external device input check box is selected, then click OK.
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Admin Viewer 2 The External Device Input dialog box appears. To save this content as a log, click Save, then specify a file name and where it should be saved. To clear the content in the display, click Clear. To close the dialog box, click Close. Operating External Device Output The ON/OFF status of external device output can be changed. To Set External Device Output... Click the Control button to capture camera control 1 privilege, then choose External Device Output from the Privilege menu.
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Chapter 5 Creating Web Pages This chapter describes how to use the VB101 to webcast information. Picture data can be distributed in various ways, including displaying video or still pictures and displaying multiple images on a Web page.
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Web Pages for Video Distribution To distribute picture data by VB101, you create a dedicated web page. The viewers that can be used with the VB101 are "Java Viewer (with or without camera control function)" and "Helper Viewer", and detailed parameters can be specified for each of these. You need to determine which of these viewers is supported and create the Web page for the viewer. Dedicated Web server or VB101 1 A cce ss 2 I Pa ddr e HTTP (WWW) server ss VC-C4 COMMUNICAT f:4-64mm ION CAMERA 1:1.
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Web Pages for Video Distribution Features of the Java Viewers These viewers are supplied as Java applets. They run on Web browsers that are Java-capable, such as the Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers. The applets are downloaded from the camera server to the Web browser and are then run by the Web browser. The features of the Java Viewers are described below. Video distribution and camera operation using the WebView-HTTP protocol. Penetrate firewalls to access external sites.
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Web Pages for Video Distribution Java Viewer LiveApplet Video display function Camera control function Click Java Viewer Glimpse Video display function 94
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Web Pages for Video Distribution Features of the Helper Viewer The Helper Viewer is an application which is launched from a Web browser. Unlike the Java Viewer, it must be pre-installed on the client's computer. The features of the Helper Viewer are described below. Must be pre-installed, but once installed, start-up time is quick and operation is stable. The Helper Viewer can use WebView-HTTP protocol and can penetrate firewalls to access external sites.
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Viewing Sample Pages Ready-made video distribution sample pages are provided with the VB101. Follow the procedure below to view these pages. Refer to these pages when creating your own Web pages. Viewing the Pages 1 Launch your Web browser and enter the following URL: http://192.168.100.1/sample/ * The underlined portion is a sample IP address. Enter the actual IP address set for the VB101. 2 The page shown below appears with links to the other sample pages.
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Using the Java Viewer to Distribute Videos This section describes how to use the Java Viewers to provide videos. Application examples are also given. Using the Java Viewer to Create a Web page When you use the Java Viewer, the viewer applet to be used must be incorporated into the Web page you provide. However, this is not especially difficult. The page can be created using the HTML normally used to include an applet. LiveApplet
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