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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.
E
Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference.
ENGLISH
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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. accepts no respons
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Introduction User's Manual VB150 1 2 3 4 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. NETWORK CAMERA SERVER Introduction Before Using the VB150 Setting Up the VB150 Detail Settings VB Administration Tools Appendix E ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents The VB150 package contains the following items. If any of these items is miss
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Contents Introduction aSafe Use of Equipment 1 a Important Warnings ................................................. 7 2 a Important Operational Instructions .......................... 7 3 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 9 4 Maintenance ............................................................... 12 Chapter 1 Before Using the VB150 Features of the VB150 .......................................... 15 System Overview .................................................. 17 Opera
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Introduction Chapter 4 VB Administration Tools Overview of VB Administration Tools ................. 59 Installing VB Administration Tools...................... 61 Starting Up VB Administration Tools .................. 63 Panorama Creation Tool ....................................... 65 Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen ................... 66 Capturing Panorama Pictures .................................... 67 Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures ....................... 68 Reconnecting ......
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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 .................................. 12 Using the Viewer for Java ...............
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Introduction User's Manual VB150 1 2 3 4 Please read this user's man al carefully before oper tion. Be sure to read the "aSaf Use of Equipment" section before using this equipment. Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference. u a e NETWORK CAMERA SERVER Introduction Before Using the VB150 Setting Up the VB150 Detail Settings VB Administration Tools Appendix EN LISH E G How to Read This Manual For information about For information about picture recording setting up the
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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. a Important Warnings 1 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 botton of the equipment. No others hav
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Introduction FCC NOTICE Network Camera Server VB150 (D78-0147) 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. These limits are de
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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 In these safety instructions, the word Quick stops, excessive force, and “equipment” refers to the Canon Network uneven surfaces may cause the Camera Server VB150 and all its equipment and cart combination to accessories. overturn. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and 9. Power Sources - The PA-V16 AC operating instructions should be read adapter should be operated only from before the equipment is operated. the type of power source indicated on the marking
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Introduction 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 b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or ANTENNA objects have fallen into, the LEAD IN WIRE equipment. ANTENNA GROUNDING c. If the equipment has been exposed DISCHARGE CLAMP UNIT (NEC to rain or water. SECTION 810-20) d. If the equipment does not operate GROUNDING ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS normally even if you follow the SERVICE (NEC SECTI
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- 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. 11 12
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Introduction a Safe Use of Equipment Maintenance 4 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. Icons Used in This User's Manual
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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.
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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. The network auto negotiat
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Before Using the VB150 ■View restriction function * Restrictions can be applied to zoom magnifications and angle settings to prevent clients from seeing certain camera angles. When using the VB150 to operate a fixed point camera over the Internet, for example, it is possible to consider privacy when distributing videos (→ P.1, "Request Concerning the Disclosure of Live Pictures"). ■Built-in Web server and FTP server The VB150 has a built-in Web server. If Web page data is written onto a flash me
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VC-C4 f:4 CO -64 M C M O m UVC-C M N m M C U 1A :N T 1.4-2 C IOA N T C .8 IOA NM C ER AM4 AER A f:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8 COVC-C4 MMUNICATION CAMERA f:4-64mm 1:1.4-2.8 VC-C4 C f:4 O-6 MM 4mm UNIC 1:1.4-2.8 ATION CAMERA I I VB 150 VB 150 VB 150 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
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Before Using the VB150 INTERNET 1 Viewer Software (Supplied) Viewer for PC Controls camera angle, zoom, etc., and monitors camera images Viewer Software (Built into the VB150) Viewer for Java Controls camera angle, zoom, etc., and monitors camera images Viewer Software for Monitoring (Sold separately) WebView Livescope MV/LE Monitors images from multiple cameras at the same time The manual for the viewer software (Viewer for PC/Viewer for Java) is d provided on the supplied CD-ROM, VIEWER-E
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Operating Environment 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. 3.3 Operating System Windows 98SE / Windows Me / Windows 2000 / Windows XP Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later (except 6.01 and 6.1), Web Browser or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later recommended * This viewer is installed on the VB150
