NETWORK CAMERA SERVER VB150 User’s Manual Introduction Before Using the VB150 1 Setting Up the VB150 2 Detail Settings 3 VB Administration Tools 4 Appendix Please read this user’s manual carefully before operation. Be sure to read the “aSafe Use of Equipment” section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 (referred to hereafter as the VB150). This manual describes how to set up and use the VB150. Read this manual carefully before using the VB150 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.
Checking the Package Contents The VB150 package contains the following items. If any of these items is missing, please contact the retailer from which you purchased the product. 2. AC Adapter PA-V16 3. AC cable 1 meter (3 ft. 3/32 in.) 4. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-miniDIN) Introduction 1. VB150 main unit ● Used for controlling the VC-C4/VC-C4R 3 meters (9 ft. 10 3/32 in.) * The cable length may differ depending on the country in which the product was purchased.
Contents Introduction aSafe Use of Equipment 1 2 3 4 a Important Warnings ................................................. 7 a Important Operational Instructions .......................... 7 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 9 Maintenance ............................................................... 12 Chapter 1 Before Using the VB150 Features of the VB150 .......................................... 15 System Overview ..................................................
Miscellaneous Settings Page ..................................... 57 Administration Tools Settings Page ........................... 59 Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools Overview of VB Administration Tools ................. 61 Installing VB Administration Tools ...................... 63 Starting Up VB Administration Tools .................. 65 Panorama Creation Tool ....................................... 67 Introduction Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen ...................
Contents of the PDF on the CD-ROM Viewer Software User’s Manual (VIEWER-E.pdf) Introduction WebView Livescope Overview ..................................... 5 Viewer Overview ........................................................... 6 Operating Environment ................................................ 8 Viewer for Java Preparations for Using the Viewer for Java ............... 10 Starting Up the Viewer for Java ................................. 15 Using the Viewer for Java ............................
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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. The serial number of this equipment may be found on the bottom of the equipment.
FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB150 (D78-0147) Introduction 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.
3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions, the word “equipment” refers to the Canon Network Camera Server VB150 and all its accessories. 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.
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.
- 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. - Do not use flammable sprays near the equipment. - Do not subject the equipment to strong impacts.
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. Introduction 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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Chapter 1 Before Using the VB150 This chapter contains information that you should read before using the VB150. It also describes the features of the VB150, the system overview, the operating environment, and the name and functions of the system components.
Features of the VB150 The VB150 is a system that distributes live video via the Internet or an intranet. It can be used in a wide variety of applications such as distributing live video from a Web site or monitoring. ■WebView Livescope built in The VB150 comes with Canon’s own WebView Livescope network video distribution system built in. ■Broadband video distribution function Video can be captured at a maximum of 30 fps. Motion-JPEG is used to compress the video images.
■Panorama picture creation function and various settings * The camera’s entire recordable area can be created as a panorama picture and saved. The saved picture can then be used to easily and visually set view restrictions and presets. ■Camera position preset function * When presets such as camera angles (direction in which camera is aimed or zoom position) are stored in advance, the camera can be controlled by simply selecting the desired preset from the viewer. Up to 8 sets of presets can be stored.
System Overview The system is made up of the VB150 and viewer software. The viewer software can display videos distributed from the VB150 on the viewer screen and allows user to control the camera. Capable of distributing live video, controlling cameras, and modifying settings via the Internet or an intranet Video Distributor Video Recipient Video, recorded pictures and picture data VCVC-C4 C4 COMMUNICA COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 f:4-64mm TION 1:1.4-2.
INTERNET ET 1 V ie w e r S o f t w a r e (S u p p lie d ) Viewer for PC Controls camera angle, zoom, etc., and monitors camera images Before Using the VB150 E TH N ER Viewer Software (Built into the VB150) Viewer for Java Controls camera angle, zoom, etc.
Operating Environment For latest information, please refer to our WebView Product web page: canon.com/webview/ Viewer Software (→ dViewer Software User’s Manual) The viewer software that are supplied with the VB150. They lets you view the video captured by the camera connected to the VB150 and control the camera. Viewer for Java Ver. 3.4 Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/ Windows XP (SP1a or later) Web Browser Netscape 7.1 or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
VBCollector Ver. 2.0 (→ dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.13) This tool is for collecting and viewing still pictures recorded by the VB150 on a PC. Operating System Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/Windows XP SP1a Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or later) Hard Disk 20GB HDD or greater (NTFS formatted) * Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (→dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.14) * You need a flash memory card (sold separately) to record still pictures.
Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) If WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.1 is used, up to 16 viewer screens can be displayed and monitored. There is also a limited edition of MV Ver. 2.1, called MV LE, which allows up to 4 viewer screens to be displayed. WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.
Operating Environment Compatible Networks • 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet (auto-negotiation) • Wireless LAN (using an operation-confirmed wireless LAN card) • Public Switched Telephone Networks (using an operation-confirmed modem card) Compatible PC Cards (Sold separately) Use an operation-confirmed PC card (flash memory, wireless LAN and modem card). Details are available at the following. URL: http://www.canon.
System Components and Their Operation Front View Power LED Powered on System fault lit green lit orange (→ e Tip) Slot-A LED (Shows the operation status for PC card slot A) Normal operation During access lit green lit orange Slot-B LED (Shows the operation status for PC card slot B) Normal operation During access Power Slot-A Slot-B lit green lit orange 100 Tx/Lnk Col/Rx VB 150 100 LED (Shows the Ethernet 100/10 operation mode) 100Base-TX lit green 10Base-T off Tx/Lnk LED (Shows the Ethernet
Rear View Power connection socket External device I/O terminals PC card slot A (supports modem card, wireless LAN card and flash memory card) PC card slot B (supports modem card, wireless LAN card and flash memory card) Factory defaults reset switch 1 You can return all settings on the VB150 to the factory default settings by holding down this button with a pointed Before Using the VB150 object and as you plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet (→P.112).
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the VB150 This chapter describes how to connect up the equipment in the system, how to specify the basic system settings and how to check that the camera image is displayed correctly.
Setup Workflow The procedure for setting up the VB150 and checking the video image begins with connecting the camera to the VB150, connecting the VB150 to the PC via a hub and specifying the various settings. The next step is to check that video from the camera can be displayed and that the camera can be controlled. 1 Connecting the camera Connect the cameras to the VB150 using the cables (→ P.29). VC-C4 COMMU f:4-64mmNICATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 VC-C4 COMMUNICAT f:4-64mm ION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
3 Checking operation Access the VB150 from a Web browser. Display the video from the top page of the camera server and check that video is displayed properly (→ P.33).
1. Connecting the camera In this description, we begin by connecting 2 cameras to the VB150. The RS-232C cables are connected to the CC1 and CC2 port on the VB150 and the video cables are connected to V1 and V2. In this way, one camera is connected to CC1-V1 and the other to CC2-V2. The video cable is supplied with the VC-C4/VCC4R. When using the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR, please purchase a separate cable. VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
2. Initializing the VB150 When you have completed connecting the cameras, the next step is to initialize the VB150. 1 Connect the VB150 to the network using a Slot-B Dc In 13V A B A B Slot-A RS232C CC1 1 2 In 1 CC2 V1 Video In V2 V3 V4 LAN cable. Turn on the power to your 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT equipment in the following order: Network LAN cable device (hub in this case), PC, camera, and then VB150. HUB a Precautions for Turning the VB150 On and Off The VB150 has no power switch.
The VB150s connected to the network are 3 automatically detected and their MAC address, the currently set IP address and Click to select the model name are displayed. The factory default setting is: IP address : 192.168.100.1. The MAC address for the VB150 can be found on the warranty card or on the seal attached on the bottom of the unit. Note that VBSetup.exe cannot be used across segments. If a multiple number of VB150s are connected to the network, all of them are displayed.
Initializing the VB150 A setup progress window appears and your 5 settings will be saved. To setup more than one VB150, repeat steps 3 through 5. Initial settings are now complete. 2 Note Setting Up the VB150 c ● Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment. ● Where the IP address has been automatically obtained from the DHCP server, you cannot change the IP address setting from the VB Initial Setup Tool.
3. Checking operation When you have completed the initial setup, check that the VB150 works properly. Use the VB150 top page to simplify checking. Select the MAC address of the VB150 you 1 want to check the operation of and click the [Open Test Page] button. Your Web browser starts up and the top 2 page of the VB150 appears (URL: http:// /). Click the [Using Viewer for Java] button and check that the video is displayed properly.
Chapter 3 Detail Settings This chapter describes the method for specifying detailed settings. The VB Administration Tools described in Chapter 4 provide a convenient way to set view restrictions and presets.
Detail Settings Accessing the Settings Title Page The various settings on the VB150 are specified by using a browser to access Web pages on the VB150. You begin by accessing the Settings Title Page. 1 Use the browser to access http://"IP address"/"path". Use the IP address specified in “Initializing the VB150” (→ P.30). If this is the first time you have accessed the VB150, enter “admin”, which is the default setting for “path”, in the “path” field.
Settings Title Page From this settings title page, you can move to each settings pages and confirm the changes to the settings, write the changes to the VB150 memory and perform restarts. Settings Title Page for VB150 “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. and Reboot VB150” button After you have changed the settings on a page, click the “OK” button on that page.
System Settings Page Use this page to set the administrator ID and password as well as the date and time. Administration Account “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). The default setting is “VB150”. “Confirm password” Confirms the password in the field above.
Detail Settings Network Settings Page Use this page to specify the settings for connecting to an Ethernet, Wireless LAN, PPP or PPPoE network. For a LAN connection, specify Ethernet settings and for a wireless LAN connection, specify wireless LAN settings. For connection made with a modem, specify PPP or PPPoE settings. Ethernet “Use Ethernet” Tick this check box to use Ethernet. “Address Setting Method” In “Address Setting Method”, select “Auto Setting (DHCP)” or “Manual Setting”.
Wireless LAN “Use Wireless LAN” Tick this check box to use a wireless LAN. “Network Mode” Select Ad-Hoc, “802.11 Ad-Hoc” or Infrastructure mode. “Channel” If “Ad-Hoc” or “802.11 Ad-Hoc” is selected as the network mode, select a number from 1 to 14 as the channel to be used for communication. “ESS ID” Enter the ESS ID. This setting is only available when “802.11 Ad-Hoc” or “Infrastructure” is selected as the network mode. The ESS ID can consist of any characters except for double quotation marks (“).
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 VB150 will be used. This setting is ignored if the global modem is not used.
PPPoE “Use PPPoE” Tick this check box if you connect using PPPoE (e.g. FLETs ADSL). Once ticked, specify the settings in “User Name”, “Password” and “Service Name” specified by your provider. Static Route Control Route settings are required when communicating with a wide-area network through a router. When using Ethernet or wireless LAN together with PPP, set the route as needed. “Default Route” Specify the route that would normally be used.
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 and the homeposition (→ P. 72, 77). Common Settings “Main Camera” Sets the camera selected when the VB150 starts up. “Video Signal” Select NTSC or PAL. The default setting is NTSC. “Video Input” (See “Note”) Select Single or Multiple.
“Camera Control Port” Select the camera control connector (→ P. 24) 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 ascending order from 1 are assigned to each camera starting with the first camera connected to camera control connector CC1 and CC2 (→ P. 44). “Shutter speed” Sets the camera shutter speed.
Detail Settings c Notes Cascade connections for the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4R The cascade function of the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4R can be used with the VB150. This enables control of up to 4 cameras from a single VB150. Furthermore, the VC-C50i/VC-C50iR and the VC-C4/VC-C4R can coexist. 1 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 VB 2 VC-C4 VC-C4 COMMUNICATIO f:4-64mm N CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 VB 150 COMMUNICATIO f:4-64mm N CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
View Restriction Settings You can set the visible range by restricting the camera pan, tilt and zoom ratio (field of view angle) settings. Please use the VB Administration Tools (→ P.72) to set view restrictions.
Detail Settings c Note e Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle of the VC-C50i/VCC50iR/VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700. If the camera head is accidentally moved by hand or other objects touching it, be sure to reboot the VB150. (→ P.59) 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.
Preset Settings Page Use this page to specify the settings for preset camera positions provided to users. Using the VB Administration Tools is a convenient way to set presets (→ P.77). Common Setting “Restrict Camera Control to Presets” Camera control by using the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java can be restricted to the preset angles specified in Preset 1-8. Presets 1-8 Up to 8 presets can be specified.
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 30,000 pictures). Picture Recording Common Settings “Max Picture size” Sets an upper limit for the picture size. If the picture data size exceeds this value, pictures will not be recorded.
“Recording Priority” When there is a conflict between the timing of recording specified in a schedule and “Recording between ON event and OFF event”, this setting specifies which recording takes priority. Tick “Recording triggered by external device” or “Recording triggered by schedule” (Recording triggered by external device P.50, Recording triggered by Schedule P.52). The factory default setting gives priority to “Recording triggered by external device”.
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 (→dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.1). “External Device Input 1/2” Up to 2 recordings from external devices can be set.
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 B: Post-event recording for an ON event (Fixed at 1 sec. intervals. -4 to 0.
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 (→dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.3). “Schedule 1 to 4” Up to 4 schedules can be specified. “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.
Access Control Settings Page From this page, you can permit access to the VB150 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 “Authorized User List” Only users registered in this list are permitted to connect to the VB150. Up to 50 users can be registered.
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 [-addr2] ● “addr” is written in standard IP address format.
Example 4: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range while permitting access from one host within that range 172.20.0.10 !172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20 Access from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited, except for the host at 172.20.0.10, from which access is permitted. Example 5:To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range while permitting access from a range of hosts within that range 172.20.0.10-172.20.0.15 !172.20.0.0-172.20.0.
Detail Settings WebView Livescope Settings Page Use this page to specify settings such as frame rate and camera control time. WebView Livescope “Video Transmission Port” Sets the TCP port number for the video transmission protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65310. Normally, there is no need to change this setting. “Camera Control Port” Sets the TCP port number for the camera control protocol. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is 65311.
Miscellaneous Settings Page Use this page to specify various other settings. HTTP Server “HTTP Port” Sets the TCP port number for the HTTP. Enter a value 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. The maximum time is 20 and enter a value from 0 to 20. If the setting is 0, keep-alive connections are prohibited.
Detail Settings Log “Syslog Server Host” Sets the Syslog server. “Maximum Log File Number” Sets the maximum number of log files saved as back-up files. Enter a value between 0 and 10. The maximum number is 10. “Maximum Log File Size (K bytes)” Sets the maximum log file size. Enter a value between 16 and 1024. The maximum size is 1024 KB. “Log mail collection time (min.)” Log messages containing errors, warnings and other information are collected for a set period beginning from the first log entry.
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.
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, set motion detections, 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 makes it easier to adjust these settings.
Overview of VB Administration Tools VB Administration Tools is an application that simplifies the management and operation of the VB150. VB Administration Tools comprises “VBAdmin Startup Panel” and “Panorama Creation Tool,” “View Restriction Tool,” “Preset Setting Tool,” “Motion Detection Setting Tool,” “Log Viewer,” and “Admin Viewer” applications.
View Restriction Tool (→ P.72) This tool makes it easy to adjust view restrictions. Restrictions can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. Preset Setting Tool (→ P.77) This tool makes it easy to adjust preset camera positions and set the home position. Presets can be set by operating the mouse while referring to panorama previews. 4 Motion Detection Setting Tool (→ P.82) VB Administration Tools This is a tool for specifying the Motion Detection function settings.
Installing VB Administration Tools c When using the VB Administration Tools, it is recommended that you have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1a) or later installed on your PC. Note 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. 2 Specify the target directory for the installation and click the Next button.
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. c where the VB150-related applications listed below have been installed.
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... 1 Starting up from the desktop icon When starting up tools from the VBAdmin Startup Panel, double click the VB Admin Tools desktop icon or select VB Admin Tools from the Start menu. Starting up from the Start menu When VB Administration Tools starts up, the Server 2 Setting dialog box appears.
The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The six tools- 3 --Panorama Creation Tool, View Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool, Motion Detection Setting Tool and 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.
Panorama Creation Tool The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures of the camera connected to the VB150. After being 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 VB 150 The Panorama Creation Tool is used to take and create panorama pictures and save them in the VB150.
Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is shown below. 2 3 1 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 Display Connect Information button (→ P.71) Displays the VB150’s connection information in a dialog box. 2 Reload Camera Information button Loads camera information and panorama information. If VB150 settings were changed after this tool was started up, this button can be used to get the latest information.
e Tip Since the range that can be captured varies with the model of camera, the display ranges of the panorama pictures are different. VC-C4 panorama picture VC-C4R panorama picture Capturing Panorama Pictures c Note The entire panorama picture area is displayed during capturing. If the VB150 is accessed from the viewer and pictures are viewed, even when view restrictions (→ P.
Panorama Creation Tool When capturing ends and the picture is satisfactory, 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 (→ P.68). To capture the picture again, click Re-capture. Or, a square section in the displayed grid can be captured again by double-clicking on that section.
Panorama Creation Tool Reconnecting Reconnections are made when a connection with the VB150 has been cut. To make a reconnection, choose Reconnect from the File menu. Opening/Saving Pictures Panorama pictures can be retrieved 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 picture file you want to use.
View Restriction Tool The View Restriction Tool is used to set view restriction visually and more easily for the VB150. 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.
View Restriction Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is shown below. 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 11 1 2 3 4 10 9 Load Settings button Loads the view restriction settings currently set in the VB150. Save Settings button Saves to the VB150 the view restriction settings that were sent by clicking the Apply button. After setting the view restrictions, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB150.
View Restriction Tool 6 Apply the view restriction View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected. 7 View Restriction Value Input boxes and Get Value button The view restriction settings can be edited by entering values in the View Restriction Value Input boxes. When the Get Value button is clicked, current angle of the camera selected with this tool can be retrieved and reflected in each setting value listed below. ● View restriction setting values Upper value ...
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... From the Camera Selection box, select the camera to 1 be set, and select “Apply the view restriction”.
View Restriction Tool Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the 2 position you want to set with the Upper, Lower, Left, Right, Telephoto, and Wide-angle values, then click the Get Value button for each. The values retrieved using the Get Value buttons can be checked in the View Restriction Value Input boxes, or with the View Restriction Preview frame. Set these values so that Upper > Lower, Left < Right, and Telephoto 3 Wide-angle Click the Apply button.
Preset Setting Tool The Preset Setting Tool is an easy way to set the preset functions of the VB150. Settings can be made using simple mouse operations such as clicking and dragging while referring to the panorama picture. You can also set the home position with this tool. VC-C4 COMMUNIC f:4-64mm ATION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
Preset Setting Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Preset Setting Tool starts up is shown below. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 14 13 12 11 Load Settings button Loads the current preset settings currently set in the VB150. 2 Save Settings button Saves to the VB150 the preset settings that were sent by clicking the Apply button. After setting the presets, be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB150.
7 Preset Name A name can be assigned to the preset. If you selected “Home” in the Preset Selection box, this setting will be grayed out (setting not possible). 8 Camera Selection box Select the camera to be used to apply preset settings. 9 Camera Parameters Use “Pan” and “Tilt” to specify the central angle for the pan and tilt ranges you want to set. Use “Zoom” to enter the angle for the field of view. ●Camera Angles Pan ...... Sets the pan position of the camera. Tilt ........
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... From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to 1 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.
Preset Setting Tool Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the 2 position you want to set preset camera angle, then click the Get Value button. The values retrieved using the Get Value buttons can be checked in the Preset Values entry box, or with the Preset Preview frame. Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to be 3 sure the values were applied correctly. Then when the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will be saved to the VB150.
Motion Detection Setting Tool The Motion Detection Setting Tool is used to specify the settings for the Motion Detection Function, which records pictures, sends data to external devices and records data in the log when there is a change to all or part of the video image resulting from objects moving around. This tool allows you to monitor the image from the camera while you set the area of motion detection, set the detection sensitivity and specify the actions performed when motion is detected.
Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Motion Detection Setting Tool starts up is shown below. 1 2 7 3 6 4 8 9 5 10 11 13 14 16 1 2 3 4 5 12 15 Load Settings button Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB150. Save Settings button Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB150.
Motion Detection Setting Tool 8 9 Action Settings button Clicking this button opens the “Actions when motion is detected” dialog box, allowing you to specify the action performed when motion is detected. Schedule settings If the “Use scheduled motion detection” checkbox is selected, the schedule settings can be specified here. [Schedule selection box] .......... Eight schedules (1-8) can be set and this box selects the schedule. [Enable this schedule] ..........
Specifying the Motion Detection Function Settings Use the following procedure to specify the Motion Detection Function settings: (1) Choose whether motion is detected constantly or detected according to a schedule. (2) Set the desired detection location and detection area (→ P.86). (3) Set the detection sensitivity to determine what level of image variation constitutes movement (→ P.87). (4) Set the actions to be performed when motion is detected (→ P.88).
Motion Detection Setting Tool A quick and convenient way of setting multiple schedules with the same detection settings (Sensitivity, Area Ratio, Duration) is to copy and paste the settings using “Copy Motion Detection Parameters” and “Paste Motion Detection Parameters” in the Edit menu. Setting the detection location and area In this procedure, you display the location where you want to detect motions by selecting a preset, and then set the detection area on the video display area.
Setting the motion detection parameters These settings determine how great the variation must be, how large the changed area must be as a proportion of the whole detection area, and how long the variation must continue before it is recognized as motion and the specified action is performed. These 3 parameters are specified as the “Sensitivity”, “Area Ratio” and “Duration” respectively. The area in which motion is detected appears as a red rectangle in the image.
Motion Detection Setting Tool ■ Setting the area ratio To Make Settings... Dragging the Area Ratio scroll bar sets the proportion of the preset motion detection area (dotted frame) that is occupied by the area in which changes in the image were actually detected (red rectangle). Values between 0% and 100% can be set. The specified area ratio is displayed in the Detection Indicator. ■ Setting the duration To Make Settings...
Displaying Motion Detection Status of the Server The Motion Detection Setting Tool is a PC-based simulation of the motion detection module on the VB150. Depending on the processing capacity of the PC and the network status between the PC and VB150, there may be a divergence between the PC and the actual processing on the VB150. As a result, the motion detection module on the VB150 is enabled and the detection statuses are displayed using icons.
Motion Detection Setting Tool Saving Settings to the VB150 The specified settings function initially by being saved to the VB150. Click the “Save Settings” button. Check the Status bar to determine whether the settings were saved correctly. Setting the Frame Rate You can set the frame rate for motion detection processing in the Motion Detection Setting Tool and the motion detection module on the VB150. Setting a slow frame rate is effective for detecting slowly moving objects. To Make Settings...
Log Viewer The VB150 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 (see p.58 for details) on the VB150 so that logs will be written into a file on the VB150.
The following content is displayed in the log. ●Code The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages on the supplied CDROM (dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution). 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.
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 no change is 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.
Admin Viewer Admin Viewer is a viewer containing functions for managing the VB150. Compared to the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java (→ P.107) with Admin Viewer, it is possible to retrieve exclusive camera control privileges, ignore view restrictions, and operate external devices. Control button Click this button to retrieve camera control privileges. c Note [Special privileges of Admin Viewer] ● Connections are also possible outside service times (→ P.56). ● Connection time is unlimited (→ P.56).
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 for external device input and motion detection” check box is selected, then click OK.
Admin Viewer 2 The External Device Input & Motion Detect dialog box appears and the external device input and motion detection statuses are displayed. 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...
Operating a Camera The Admin Viewer provides camera control methods not available in the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java. Advanced Camera Control In the dialog box, you can set the focus and speed, and control the pan, tilt and zoom by pressing the respective button to start and releasing the button to stop. To Make Settings... 1 Click the “Advanced camera control” button on the toolbars. 2 AF/MF button Displays a dialog box for switching between Auto Focus and Manual Focus.
Admin Viewer Clicking the screen to control the camera You can control the pan, tilt and zoom operations by clicking and holding the mouse in the viewer to start and releasing the mouse to stop. To Make Settings... 1 Choose Setup Properties from the View menu. 2 When the Setup Properties dialog box appears, click the Camera Control tab. Check to be sure the “Use the arrow buttons to control the camera when connected to a VB150 or 4 newer model” check box is selected, then click OK.
Controlling NU-700 NU-700-specific features can be used. To Make Settings... Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the 1 toolbars. “Manual Exposure”, “ND Filter” and “Wiper” settings 2 can be specified. Refer to the User’s Manual supplied with the NU-700 for details. Controlling VC-C50i/VC-C50iR VC-C50i/VC-C50iR-specific features can be used. To Make Settings... 1 Click the “Camera-specific features” button on the toolbars.
Admin Viewer Settings When Quitting the Admin Viewer You can set the exposure and focus settings to reset to the initial settings upon quitting the Admin Viewer. To Make Settings... 1 Choose Setup Properties from the View menu. 2 When the Setup Properties dialog box appears, click the Camera Control tab. Tick “Reset exposure and focus settings at disconnecting” and then click OK. When quitting the Admin Viewer, the exposure and focus settings are 4 reset to the initial settings below.
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Troubleshooting Before you contact your Canon dealer or service outlet, check the items listed below. If a log message is displayed, refer to the Log Messages on the supplied CD-ROM “Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution” for the log details and the appropriate response. The Power LED does not light. The Power LED stays orange. ● Check that the AC cable is connected correctly. (→ P.29) ● If the Power LED stays orange and does not change to green, this indicates that there is a system fault.
I cannot control the camera. ● Check that the RS-232C cable for camera control is connected correctly. (→ P.29) ● Check that the VB150 control port for the corresponding camera is set correctly. (→ P.56) ● Check to see if the camera control is restricted (→ P.56) or the camera angle is restricted by a preset (→ p.47). ● If multiple VC-C4/VC-C4Rs are cascade connected, check that the cables are connected correctly and that the settings are specified properly (→ P.43).
Specifications VB150 Software Interface Main unit specifications Operating System DRYOS (Canon realtime operating system) Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, WebView (from Canon), DHCP Video compression method Motion-JPEG (video quality settings variable from 1 to 99) JPEG (for still pictures) Video transmission rate 0.
External Device I/O Terminals External Device Input Terminals (In1, In2) The external device input terminals consist of 2 terminals (In1 and In2), one of which is '+' (red) and another is '-' (black). The '-' terminal is grounded on the inside of the main unit. By connecting two cables to the + and - terminals and then electrically short-circuiting across the terminals (ON) or separating the connection (OFF), an interrupt can be generated for the internal controller.
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 (10/100Mbps) VC-C4 VB150 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.8 WebView Livescope Viewer Software (Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java) VB 150 Recommended browser VC-C4 Please refer to the Operating Environment (→ P.19). VB150 COMMUNICA f:4-64mm TION CAMERA 1:1.4-2.
Sample Network Configurations This section describes some typical installation modes for the VB150. Be sure to assign a fixed IP address on the VB150. Sample LAN Environment Configuration Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) ● SMTP (mail) ● Syslog (log) VB 150 Server VB150 Viewer PC Router Router Viewer PC This example shows the VB150 connected to a LAN by Ethernet.
Sample LAN plus Dialup Environment Configuration Viewer PC IP 192.168.100.2 Modem Public switched telephone network Modem card VB150 Call 123-4567 Viewer PC VB 150 192.168.101.2 is set. IP 192.168.100.1 PPP local : 192.168.101.1 PPP remote : 192.168.101.2 This example shows the VB150 connected to a LAN and a dial up environment. Video can be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB150, viewers who can access the segment, or by viewers which can dial up to the VB150 with a modem.
Sample Network Configurations Sample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration Provide the appropriate server as required: ● HTTP (WWW) ● SMTP (mail) ● Syslog (log) Servers Wireless LAN access point Insert a wireless LAN Card VB 150 VB150 Viewer PC This example shows the VB150 connected to a wireless LAN. In this configuration, you need to insert a wireless LAN card into the VB150 card slot. Refer to P.39 for details about the settings. Use an operation-confirmed wireless LAN card.
Upgrading the Firmware Remotely When a new version of the firmware is released, the firmware can be upgraded remotely. To upgrade remotely, use the “vb150rfu.exe” program on the CD-ROM and the new firmware. 1 Obtain the new firmware. Visit the following Web site (URL:http://www.canon.com/webview) for the latest information on new firmware. 2 Launch the “vb150rfu.exe” program on the enclosed CD-ROM and use the procedure below to perform the remote upgrade. 1 Enter the IP address, user name and password.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings There are 2 ways to restore the factory default settings on the VB150, as described below. When you restore the factory default settings, the procedure in “Initializing settings other than system/ network settings” resets all the settings except the system settings (→ P.37) and the network settings (→ P.38). The procedure in “Initializing all settings” resets all the settings to their factory default values.
Using a PC Card The VB150 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 VB150. Slot-B Dc In 13V A B A B Slot-A RS232C CC1 1 2 1 In CC2 V1 Video In V2 V3 V4 2 Out Ethernet 100/10BT You can insert the card into either slot.
Factory Default Setting Item Setting root ●Administrator password VB150 ●Settings page path admin ●Device name None ●Date and time Offset from GMT 9 ●Ethernet Address Setting Method IP address Subnet mask Use Port Authentication (EAP-MD5) User Name Password Use Manual Setting 192.168.100.1 255.255.255.
Factory Default Setting Item ●View restrictions Upper/Lower value Left/Right value Telephoto/Wide None/None None/None None/None ●Preset None ●Picture recording None ●Access Control None ●WebView Livescope Video Transmission Port Camera Control Port Max Clients Control Queue Length Max Frame rate (fps) Maximum Transmission Rate (Mbps) Max View Time (sec) Max Camera Control Time (sec) Camera Stabilization Time Service time restriction 65310 65311 50 50 30.
Index Access control ........................................... 53 Error code ........................................... 92, 93 Account ................................... 37, 40, 53, 65 ESS ID .............................................. 39, 104 Ad-Hoc mode .................................... 39, 104 Event ............................................. 50, 51, 59 Admin Viewer ............. 50, 52, 56, 62, 64, 66, External device ..........
Parameter ................... 42, 47, 49, 79, 81, 86 Password ............. 31, 35, 37, 40, 53, 65, 94, Keep-alive time ......................................... 57 103, 111, 112 PC card ..................... 22, 23, 24, 59, 93, 113 Picture mail ......................................... 37, 49 Picture recording ........ 43, 48, 50, 51, 52, 59, 78, 81, 82, 93 LAN ................ 17, 30, 38, 39, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110 LiveApplet ................................................. 81 Log ........
Index URL for settings ........................................ 65 VB Administration Tools .... 42, 47, 61, 63, 65 VBAdmin Startup Panel ...................... 61, 66 VBCollector ......................................... 20, 48 VC-C4 (VC-C4R) ................... 21, 24, 29, 42, 43, 44, 45, 71, 105 Video capture size ......................... 42, 48, 71 Video input ................................................ 42 Video input socket ......................... 24, 42, 44 Video quality .............
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