Canon Security Camera VB150 User Manual

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VB150  
User's Manual  
Introduction  
Before Using the VB150  
Setting Up the VB150  
Detail Settings  
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VB Administration Tools  
Appendix  
Please read this user's manual carefully before operation.  
Be sure to read the "aSafe Use of Equipment" section before using this equipment.  
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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.  
1. VB150 main unit  
2. AC Adapter PA-V16  
3. AC cable 1 meter (3 ft. 3/32 in.)  
4. RS-232C cable (miniDIN-miniDIN)  
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.  
5. CD-ROM  
6. User's Manual (This document)  
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Readme (Notes of caution, etc.,  
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VBSetup.exe (VB Initial Setup Tool)  
MonSetup.exe (Viewer for PC installer)  
AdmSetup.exe (VB Administration Tools installer)  
CltSetup.exe (VBCollector installer)  
vb150rfu.exe (Firmware upgrade tool)  
VB150-E.pdf (This manual in PDF)  
APEX-E.pdf (Picture Recording User’s Guide in PDF)  
HPEX-E.pdf (Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video  
Distribution in PDF)  
7. Warranty Card  
VIEWER-E.pdf (Viewer software user's manual)  
Vbfiles (complete built-in file system)  
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Contents  
Introduction  
aSafe Use of Equipment  
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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 .................................................. 17  
Operating Environment ........................................ 19  
Viewer Software.......................................................... 19  
VB Administration Tools.............................................. 19  
VBCollector ................................................................. 19  
Viewer Software for Monitoring Use (Sold separately) ... 20  
Compatible Cameras (Sold separately) ..................... 20  
Compatible Networks ................................................. 20  
Compatible PC Cards (Sold separately) .................... 20  
Compatible Cables (Sold separately)......................... 20  
System Components and Their Operation......... 21  
Chapter 2 Setting Up the VB150  
Setup Workflow ..................................................... 25  
1. Connecting the camera .................................... 27  
2. Initializing the VB150 ........................................ 28  
3. Checking operation .......................................... 31  
Chapter 3 Detail Settings  
Detail Settings ....................................................... 33  
Accessing the Settings Title Page .............................. 33  
Settings Title Page...................................................... 34  
System Settings Page ................................................ 35  
Network Settings Page ............................................... 36  
Camera and Video Settings Page .............................. 40  
Preset Settings Page .................................................. 45  
Picture Recording and External Device  
I/O Settings Page ................................................. 46  
Access Control Settings Page .................................... 51  
Webview Livescope Settings Page ............................ 54  
Miscellaneous Settings Page ..................................... 55  
Administration Tools Settings Page ............................ 57  
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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 .............................................................. 69  
Opening/Saving Pictures ............................................ 69  
Displaying Connection Information ............................ 69  
View Restriction Tool ............................................ 70  
View Restriction Tool Display Screen......................... 71  
Setting View Restrictions ............................................ 73  
Preset Setting Tool................................................ 75  
Preset Setting Tool Display Screen ............................ 76  
Setting Presets ........................................................... 78  
Motion Detection Setting Tool ............................. 80  
Motion Detection Setting Tool Display Screen ........... 81  
Specifying the Motion Detection Function Settings ... 83  
Setting the Frame Rate .............................................. 88  
Log Viewer ............................................................. 89  
Downloading Log Files ............................................... 89  
Viewing the Log .......................................................... 90  
Admin Viewer ........................................................ 92  
Starting Up Admin Viewer .......................................... 92  
Operating External Devices........................................ 93  
Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions ......................... 94  
Operating a Camera ................................................... 95  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting .................................................... 99  
Specifications ..................................................... 101  
External Device I/O Terminals .................................. 102  
System Configuration ........................................ 103  
Sample Network Configurations ....................... 104  
Sample LAN Environment Configuration ................. 104  
Sample Dialup Environment Configuration .............. 104  
Sample LAN plus Dialup Environment Configuration ... 105  
Sample ISP Environment Configuration .................. 105  
Sample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration .. 106  
Upgrading the Firmware Remotely ................... 107  
Restoring the Factory Default Settings ............... 108  
Factory Default Setting ...................................... 109  
Using a PC Card.................................................. 111  
Procedure for Using Flash Memory Cards .............. 111  
Index..................................................................... 112  
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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 ........................................... 13  
Viewer for PC  
Preparations for Using the Viewer for PC .................. 24  
Starting Up the Viewer for PC .................................... 27  
Connecting to the Camera Server.............................. 28  
Using the Viewer for PC ............................................. 30  
Viewer for PC Settings  
Viewer for PC Settings ............................................... 42  
Registering and Changing the Server ........................ 46  
Appendix  
Error Messages .......................................................... 52  
Index ........................................................................... 55  
Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution (HPEX-E.pdf)  
Web Pages for Video Distribution ......................... 1  
Viewer Overview ..................................................... 2  
Viewing Sample Pages ........................................... 3  
Using the Viewer for Java to Distribute Videos ... 4  
Using the Viewer for PC to Distribute Videos .... 17  
Distributing Videos Using a Browser Only ........ 20  
Example of Video Distribution Using One  
Global Address ..................................................... 22  
Log Messages ....................................................... 23  
Picture Recording User's Guide (APEX-E.pdf)  
Using the Still Picture Recording Function  
Linked to an External Device................................. 1  
Using the Still Picture Recording Function  
with a Predetermined Schedule ............................ 3  
Using the Motion Detection Function  
with a Predetermined Schedule ............................ 5  
Viewing and Distributing Recorded Pictures ...... 8  
Using VBCollector ................................................ 13  
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How to Read This Manual  
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picture recording  
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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  
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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 have the same serial number as yours.  
You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this  
book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.  
Date of Purchase  
Dealer Purchased from  
Dealer Address  
Dealer Phone No.  
Model No. VB150  
Serial No.  
MAC Address  
a Important Operational Instructions  
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a WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
a CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING  
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.  
FDA regulation  
This network camera server has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug  
Administration (FDA) for use as a medical device. When incorporated into a  
system with medical applications, FDA regulations may apply. Therefore,  
please consult your legal advisor to determine whether FDA regulations apply.  
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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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of  
Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,  
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
Canon U.S.A. Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.  
Tel No. (516) 328-5600  
IC NOTICE  
This product does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus as set out in the Interference-causing equipment  
standard entitled ‘Digital Apparatus’, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.  
NOTIFICATION IC  
Cet appareil numériquw respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques  
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norma  
sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictées par  
I’lndustrie Canada.  
Dieses Produkt ist zum Gebrauch im Wohnbereich, Geschäfts- und  
Gewerbebereich sowie in Kleinbetrieben vorgesehen.  
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a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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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. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply to your home,  
consult your equipment dealer or local  
power company.  
10. Polarization - The PA-V16 AC adapter  
is equipped with a polarized 2-prong  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than  
the other).  
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and  
operating instruction should be retained  
for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the  
equipment and in the operating  
instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and  
maintenance instructions should be  
followed.  
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into  
the power outlet only one way. This is a  
safety feature. If you are unable to insert  
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete  
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized plug.  
5. Cleaning - Unplug this equipment from  
the wall outlet before cleaning.  
Wipe the equipment with a clean soft  
cloth. If necessary, put a cloth in diluted  
neutral detergent and wring it well before  
wiping the equipment with it. Finally,  
clean the equipment with a clean dry  
cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner or  
other volatile liquids or pesticides as  
they may damage the product’s finish.  
When using chemically-treated cleaning  
cloths, observe those precautions  
accordingly.  
11. Power Cord Protection - Power cords  
should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by  
items placed upon or against them. Pay  
particular attention to plugs and the point  
from which the cords exit the equipment.  
12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an  
outside antenna is connected to the  
equipment, be sure the antenna is  
grounded so as to provide some  
protection against voltage surges and  
built-up static charges. Section 810 of  
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/  
NFPA No.70-1984, provides information  
with respect to proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure,  
grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of  
antenna antenna discharge unit,  
connection to grounding electrodes,  
and requirements for the grounding  
electrode. See figure 1.  
6. Accessories - Do not use accessories  
not recommended in this manual as  
they may be hazardous. Always use  
specified connection cables. Connect  
devices correctly.  
7. Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric  
shock - Do not use the equipment near  
water or in rainy/moist situations. Do not  
put a heater near this equipment.  
8. Placing or Moving - Do not place on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or  
table. The equipment may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or adult, and  
serious damage to the equipment. An  
equipment and cart  
combination should  
be moved with care.  
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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  
objects have fallen into, the  
equipment.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN WIRE  
ANTENNA  
GROUNDING  
CLAMP  
c. If the equipment has been exposed  
to rain or water.  
DISCHARGE  
UNIT (NEC  
SECTION 810-20)  
d. If the equipment does not operate  
normally even if you follow the  
operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the  
operation instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may  
result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the equipment  
to its normal operation.  
GROUNDING  
CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION  
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ELECTRIC  
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EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUNDING ELECTRODE  
SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE  
13. Lightning - For added protection of this  
equipment during a lightning storm, or  
when it is left unattended and unused  
for long periods of time, disconnect it  
from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna. This will prevent damage to  
the equipment due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
e. If the equipment has been dropped  
or the cabinet has been damaged.  
f. When the equipment exhibits a  
distinct change in performance. This  
indicates a need for service.  
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement  
parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts  
that are specified by Canon or that have  
the same characteristics as the original  
part. Unauthorized substitutions may  
result in fire, electric shock or other  
hazards.  
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna  
system should not be located in the  
vicinity of overhead power lines or  
other electric light or power circuits,  
or where it can fall into such power  
lines or circuits. When installing an  
outside antenna system, extreme care  
should be taken to keep from touching  
such power lines or circuits as contact  
with them might be fatal.  
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any  
service or repairs to this equipment, ask  
the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the equipment  
is in safe operating order.  
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall  
outlets and extension cords as this can  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
21. Do not install the equipment in the  
following locations as this can cause a  
fire or electric shock:  
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push  
objects of any kind into this equipment  
through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out  
parts that could result in a fire or  
electric shock. Be careful not to spill  
liquid of any kind onto the equipment.  
- Hot locations  
- Close to a fire  
- Very humid or dusty locations  
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight  
- Locations exposed to salt spray  
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service  
this equipment yourself as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
Refer all servicing to qualified  
personnel.  
- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,  
thinners, etc.)  
22. When any of the following occurs,  
immediately unplug the PA-V16 AC  
adapter from the main power supply to  
turn off the equipment and contact your  
nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue  
to use the equipment as this can cause  
a fire or electric shock.  
18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect  
this equipment from the wall outlet and  
all power sources including batteries, and  
refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions.  
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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.  
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Maintenance  
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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  
Indicates important information that must be observed or actions that  
are prohibited during an operation. These notes must be read to  
prevent possible faults or damage to the equipment.  
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Indicates supplementary information or a reference to an operation.  
Users are advised to read these memos.  
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Chapter  
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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 negotiates between Ethernet 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps. Also, a wireless  
LAN card can be used for IEEE 802.11b-compliant 11 Mbps communication. If a PC card modem  
is used, the public switched telephone network can also be used. Since video quality (1-99) and  
the frame rate (0.1-30 fps) can be freely set, video can be distributed under conditions that best  
suit the network bandwidth.  
Simultaneous video reception by up to 50 clients  
Up to 50 clients can view video simultaneously with a single VB150 unit.  
Remote camera control from the viewer *  
Two types of viewer software are provided: Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java. These viewers  
can be used to freely control the angle (pan and tilt) and the zoom magnification of cameras  
installed in a remote location, enabling viewing videos with plenty of ambiance.  
Control for up to 4 cameras  
Up to 4 video cameras can be connected to the VB150, and videos that you view  
can be switched from the viewer. If Canon Communications VC-C4/VC-C4R  
cameras are used, you will be able to control all cameras (using the cascade  
function of the VC-C4/VC-C4R).  
Compatible with wireless LANs  
A wireless LAN card can be used to connect the VB150 to a network.  
Motion-detection based picture recording  
The VB150 can detect image changes caused by moving people or objects, perform external  
device output and record pictures.  
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.  
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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 memory card (sold  
separately), the VB150 will be able to distribute Web pages and videos over the Web. Since the  
VB150 also has a built-in FTP server, Web page data can be sent from a remote location as a file  
(FTP).  
Easy setting and administration  
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Since the VB150 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 VB150 is installed. The VB Administration Tools can be used to create panorama  
pictures, view logs, and to specify preset, view restriction, and motion detection settings.  
Plenty of expandability  
The VB150 includes 2 card slots, allowing a modem, wireless LAN or flash memory card to be  
added to suit various applications.  
Log function  
The Log function lets you save log information such as errors and access conditions in a file  
and send it to specific email addresses.  
Strengthened security function  
Passwords can be used to restrict destinations where videos are sent. (Up to 50 clients can be  
registered).  
Picture recording via link with external device or schedule  
Still pictures can be recorded based on ON/OFF events from an external device or schedules set  
in advance. Up to 30,000 still pictures can be recorded. Moreover, if VBCollector is used, still  
pictures recorded by the VB150 can be automatically collected by a PC and viewed.  
* Only available when VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700 is connected to the VB150.  
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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  
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ISDNLine  
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Router  
Distributes video and  
picture data via an ISDN line  
Router  
I N T E R N E T  
Distributes video and  
picture data via the Internet  
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I N T E R N E T  
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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  
provided on the supplied CD-ROM, VIEWER-E.pdf (Viewer Software User's  
Manual).  
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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  
Windows 98SE / Windows Me / Windows 2000 / Windows XP  
Operating System  
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 and is automatically downloaded when connected to the VB150.  
* This viewer may not run stably on operating systems and Web browsers other than those listed above.  
Viewer for PC Ver. 3.3  
Windows 98SE / Windows Me / Windows 2000 / Windows XP  
Operating System  
Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.78 or later,  
Web Browser  
or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later recommended  
* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (dViewer Software User's Manual P.24)  
The latest information on the viewer is available at the following.  
URL : http://www.canon.com/webview/  
The manual for the viewer software is on the supplied CD-ROM(VIEWER-  
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E.pdf).  
Note  
Although Ver. 3.2 or earlier viewers can be used, some of the features are  
different. Therefore, we recommend you to use the latest version.  
On Macintosh computers, some of the features of Ver. 1.2 viewer are not  
available.  
VB Administration Tools Ver. 1.1 (P.59)  
This tool lets you create panorama pictures from the VB150 and then easily use them to visually  
set view restrictions and presets. The motion detection setting is also available.  
Windows Me/Windows 2000 (SP 2 or later)/Windows XP  
Operating System  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later required and 5.5 or later recommended  
Web Browser  
* Must be installed from the supplied CD-ROM. (P.61)  
VBCollector Ver. 1.1 (dPicture Recording User’s Guide P.13)  
This tool is for collecting and viewing still pictures recorded by the VB150 on a PC.  
Windows Me/Windows 2000 (SP 2 or later)/Windows XP  
Operating System  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later required and 5.5 or later recommended  
Web Browser  
* 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.  
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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. 2.1/LE  
CPU: Pentium III 600 MHz or better, RAM: 128 MB or better,  
PC  
Hard disk capacity: 50 Mbytes or better (MV), 20 MB or better (LE),  
Windows Me / Windows 2000 (SP 1 or later) / Windows XP  
Operating System  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later required  
Web Browser  
XGA (1024 x 768) or better, 16-bit color display or better  
Display  
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Compatible Cameras (Sold separately)  
Canon Communication Camera  
VC-C4  
Canon Communication Camera Canon Remote Control Pan-tilt Head  
VC-C4R NU-700  
The wide-angle converter WL-37 is sold separetely for the VC-C4.  
While cameras other than those shown above can be used, the camera  
control functions will not be available. Only the video functions can be used.  
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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.com/webview/  
Compatible Cables (Sold separately)  
RS-232C cables for camera control (P.2) is also available in lengths other than the ones  
provided. Also, note that the supplied RS-232C cable for camera control cannot be used for the  
NU-700. For further information, contact your Canon dealer.  
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System Components and Their Operation  
Front View  
Power LED  
Powered on  
lit green  
System fault  
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  
lit green  
lit orange  
Power  
Slot-A  
Slot-B  
100  
Tx/Lnk  
Col/Rx  
VB 150  
100 LED  
(Shows the Ethernet 100/10 operation mode)  
100Base-TX  
10Base-T  
lit green  
off  
Tx/Lnk LED  
(Shows the Ethernet transmission status)  
Normal connection  
During transmission  
lit green  
lit orange  
Col/Rx LED  
(Shows the Ethernet receiving status)  
Receiving  
Collision  
lit green  
lit orange  
When you turn the VB150 power on, the power LED glows orange for several  
seconds and then turns green. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.  
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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)  
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Factory defaults reset switch  
You can return all settings on the VB150 to the factory  
default settings by holding down this button with a pointed  
object and as you plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet (P.108).  
Slot-B  
RS232C  
Video In  
Slot-A  
Dc In 13V  
CC1  
CC2  
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
A
B
A
B
1
2
1
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Ethernet  
100/10BT  
In  
Out  
100/10 BT Ethernet connector  
(100Base-TX, 10Base-T auto-negotiation)  
Camera control connector CC1, CC2  
(RS-232C, with one touch lock)  
Video input sockets V1, V2  
(RCA pin-jack)  
Video input sockets V3, V4  
(BNC connector)  
Refer to page 111 for information on how to use a PC card.  
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Camera control connectors can only be used for the VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700.  
Note  
The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication  
Camera VC-C4/VC-C4R is compatible with the RCA pin-jack.  
To connect these cameras to a BNC socket, use a third party  
Pin BNC conversion adapter.  
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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.  
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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.27).  
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Slot-A  
RS232C  
Video In  
Dc In 13V  
CC1  
CC2  
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
A
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100/10BT  
In  
Out  
2 Initializing the VB150  
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2.8  
Initialize the VB150 by connecting  
the VB150 to the PC and the  
network via a hub (P.28).  
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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.31).  
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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/VC-  
C4R.  
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Video cable(RCA)  
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Video cable(RCA)  
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Slot-B  
Slot-A  
RS232C  
Video In  
Dc In 13V  
CC1  
CC2  
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
A
B
A
B
VB150 Rear panel  
1
2
1
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Ethernet  
100/10BT  
In  
Out  
AC adapter  
At this stage, please do not plug the AC adapter  
into the wall outlet yet.  
AC cable  
Camera connection is now complete.  
The video cable supplied with the Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/  
VC-C4R, is compatible with the RCA pin-jack. To connect these cameras to  
a BNC socket, use a third party Pin BNC conversion adapter. (P.22)  
Canon Communication Camera VC-C4/VC-C4Rs can be cascade-connected  
and controlled (P.42).  
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2. Initializing the VB150  
When you have completed connecting the cameras, the next step is to initialize the VB150.  
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Connect the VB150 to the network using a  
Slot-B  
Slot-A  
Dc In  
13V  
A
B
A
RS23  
2C  
B
CC1  
Video  
In  
CC2  
V1  
LAN cable. Turn on the power to your  
equipment in the following order: Network  
device (hub in this case), PC, camera, and  
then VB150.  
V2  
V3  
V4  
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In  
Out  
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LAN cable  
HUB  
a Precautions for Turning the VB150 On and Off  
The VB150 has no power switch. To turn the VB150 off and on, unplug the AC adapter. When you  
unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, wait at least 5 seconds and then plug the AC adapter  
into the wall outlet. Be sure to observe the precautions given in "aImportant Safety Instructions"  
(P.9).  
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Wall Outlet  
VB150  
AC adapter  
AC cable  
If the VB150 will not be used for some time, unplug the AC adapter from the wall  
outlet.  
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the PC  
and double click the VB Initial Setup Tool,  
“VBSetup.exe” to launch the program.  
Supplied CD-ROM  
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The VB150s connected to the network are  
automatically detected and their MAC  
address, the currently set IP address and  
the model name are displayed. The factory  
default settings for the IP address is  
192.168.100.1.  
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Click to select  
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. Select a MAC address to be  
used for initial setup by clicking on it, then  
click the “Initial Setup...” button.  
When the “Initial Setup” dialog box appears,  
enter the user name and password set as  
the factory defaults.  
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User Name : root  
Password : VB150  
Then enter the IP address and subnet mask  
you want to set for the VB150. If you want  
to specify a default gateway address,  
enable the [Set the default route to  
Ethernet] check box and then enter the  
default gateway address. Although the time  
zone and video signal can also be specified  
here, there is basically no need to change  
the time zone setting. Then click the OK  
button.  
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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.  
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Set the IP address to a value that suits your environment.  
Assign a fixed IP address to the VB150.  
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Note  
Please consult with your network administrator for the IP address, subnet  
mask and default gateway address settings.  
If 20 minutes or more passes after the VB150 is turned on, the VB150 stops  
sending requests for IP addresses allocation and they cannot be detected  
using this tool. If this occurs, restart the VB150.  
VBSetup.exe can only be used for the Ethernet settings. Use the Network  
Settings page for the wireless LAN and PPP settings (P.37-38).  
To restore the factory default settings, refer to page 108.  
Be sure to turn off the power to the VB150 and to the camera before you  
change the camera’s connection to the VB150. After you have changed the  
connection, turn on the power to the camera first, and then to the VB150.  
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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://  
<IP address>/). Click the [Using Viewer for  
Java] button and check that the video is  
displayed properly.  
Example of Viewer for Java  
* The picture displayed in the viewer is an example.  
Operation checking is now complete.  
The [Using Viewer for PC] on the top page must be installed before use  
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(P.19, dViewer Software User's Manual P.24).  
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We recommend that you create a panorama picture (P.65).  
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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.  
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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.  
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Use the browser to access  
http://"IP address"/"path".  
Use the IP address specified in "Initializing the VB150" (P.28). If this is the first time  
you have accessed the VB150, enter “admin”, which is the default setting for “path”, in  
the “path” field. The “path” component can be changed at any time on the System  
Settings page (P. 35)  
You are now asked for your user  
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name and password. In the factory  
default settings, the user name is  
"root" and the password is "VB150".  
Enter these settings. These can also  
be changed on the System Settings  
page. (P.35)  
Settings Title Page  
The Setting Title Page appears.  
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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.  
This returns you to the title page. At that  
point, the changes have not been sent to the  
VB150. Clicking this button confirms the  
changes, writes them into the VB150  
memory and automatically restarts the  
VB150 to validate the changes. If the  
changes do not require restarting, the "Send  
Config. to VB150" button is displayed  
instead of this button.  
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"Restore to previous VB150 Config." button  
Click this button when you want to cancel  
the changes you have made to the settings  
page. All the changes are discarded and  
returns to its previous values.  
Clicking on the titles displays  
each setting pages.  
If no settings have been changed, these 2  
buttons are not displayed.  
Do not open multiple browser windows at the same time to change settings  
in parallel.  
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Note  
Do not use the "Back" and "Forward" buttons in your browser to move  
between settings pages. Due to the effects of caching, there are  
possibilities that an old settings page will appear, settings will return to  
their original values, or unintended changes will occur.  
When you change the settings, you should always click the "Send Config.  
to VB150", or the "Send Config. and Reboot VB150" button.  
Those settings that require the VB150 to  
be restarted for the changes to take effect  
are marked with a red tick.  
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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.  
Settings Web page URL  
Sets the "path" component for the settings  
title page (P.34). This URL is used  
subsequently when you access the settings  
title page after restarting the system. (Up to  
31 characters can be set consisting of  
alphanumeric characters, underscores and  
hyphens.).  
Others  
"Device Name"  
The default setting is "admin".  
Sets the device name. The device name is used as the  
subject in log mail (P.55), as a message body  
parameter specification in picture mail (P.47) and is  
used in MV 2.1 (MV Manual P.23). The device name  
can consist of up to 31 alphanumeric characters and can  
include underscores and hyphens.  
Date and Time  
"Time difference with Greenwich Mean Time"  
The factory default time difference setting is  
set to +9 hours from Greenwich Mean Time.  
Please change this setting as needed.  
Example: If “Tokyo-showroom” is set as the device name  
and log mail is set, the log mail will be sent with the  
following subject line:  
Subject: Syslog message from Tokyo-showroom  
If no device name is specified, “VB150” is used.  
You can only change the date and time on the  
VB150 when the "Set the clock to the following  
time" option is ticked. Because this setting is  
returned to the VB150 when the "Send Config.  
and Reboot VB150" button is clicked, the values  
for the settings from year to second must be  
matched to the time when the button is clicked.  
For reasons of system security, we recommend that you change the  
administrator ID and password at regular intervals. It is also a good idea to  
change the URL of the settings page. However, be sure to make a note of  
the new settings (P.109) so that you do not forget them.  
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Note  
If you have forgotten the Administrator ID or password, press the Factory  
Defaults Reset switch to return these settings to their factory default values  
(P.108). However, note that all settings are returned to the factory default  
settings.  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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Detail Settings  
Network Settings Page  
Use this page to specify the settings for connecting to an Ethernet, Wireless LAN or PPP 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 settings.  
Ethernet  
"Use Ethernet"  
Tick this checkbox to use Ethernet.  
"IP Address"  
Enter  
a
network interface-specific IP  
address.  
"Subnet Mask"  
Enter the subnet mask specified for the  
network to be connected.  
Be sure to specify the gateway address in  
the Default Route field (P. 39).  
Contact the network administrator for the  
IP address, subnet mask, and default  
gateway address settings.  
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If you are using Ethernet, take particular care with the IP address, subnet mask and  
route settings. If errors are found in any of these items, you may be completely  
unable to access the VB150 via Ethernet and it may only be possible to recover the  
problem by using the Initial Setup Tool (P.28) to correct the error.  
When you change an IP address, please re-access the Settings Title Page  
with the new IP address (P.34).  
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Wireless LAN  
"Use Wireless LAN"  
Tick this check box to use a wireless LAN.  
"Network Mode"  
Select Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.  
"Channel"  
If "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 "Infrastructure" is selected  
as the network mode. The ESS ID can  
consist of any characters except for  
double quotation marks (“).  
"IP Address"  
Enter  
a
network interface-specific IP  
address. Note that you cannot specify the  
same IP address as that specified for the  
Ethernet.  
"Subnet Mask"  
Enter the subnet mask specified for the  
network to be connected.  
"Transmission Rate"  
Select the transmission rate.  
“Enable WEP”  
For encrypted communication, set the  
same encryption keys.  
Select 64 bit or 128 bit as the “Key  
Length” used, enter the encryption key  
and then select the key to be used for  
transmission in the "Default key".  
Two modes are used for wireless  
LANs: “Ad-Hoc” mode for  
communication between stations,  
and “Infrastructure” mode for  
access via access points. In each  
case the same settings as for the  
communication destination are  
required.  
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Contact the network administrator for the  
IP address, subnet mask, and encryption  
settings.  
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Match the WEP to the hexadecimal  
setting for the communications access  
point. Only hexadecimal values can be  
entered on the VB150.  
If a wireless LAN is to be used, give serious consideration to the  
installation location and communications security.  
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If you are using a wireless LAN, take particular care with the IP address,  
subnet mask and route settings. If errors are found in any of these items,  
you may be completely unable to access the VB150 via a wireless LAN.  
When you change an IP address, please re-access the Settings Title Page  
with the new IP address (P.34).  
Turn the VB150 off before you insert a wireless LAN card or a modem card.  
Physically different networks should be used for Ethernet and wireless LAN  
connections.  
Note that the VB150 cannot be used in 802.11 Ad-Hoc mode when using  
system software such as Windows XP.  
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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 VB150 will be used.  
This setting is ignored if the global modem  
is not used.  
"Modem max speed"  
Select the maximum baud rate as the limit  
on the modem speed. Normally, there is no  
need to change this setting. Set a low speed  
when the line condition is poor.  
"PPP Local Address"  
Sets the local address. If PPP connection  
is established by incoming call, this  
address is set for the VB150 side.  
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Specify the following settings when Primary call (PPP)  
is selected in the "Receive and Call".  
"Dial Method"  
Select the type of line to be used when PPP  
connection is established by outgoing call.  
"PPP Remote Address"  
Sets the remote address. If PPP  
connection is established by incoming  
call, this address is set for the viewer PC  
or router side.  
"Phone Number"  
Set the phone number to be dialed when PPP  
connection is established by outgoing call.  
Example: 0312345678  
"PPP Account List"  
PPP connection is only permitted to  
accounts with combinations of a name  
and a password that match those included  
in this list. (Passwords are not displayed in  
the list.) If you select an account and click  
the "Delete" button, the combination of a  
account name and a password is removed  
from the list. Up to 10 accounts can be  
registered on the list.  
"Dial Timeout"  
Sets an upper limit on the time you wait for a  
connection when PPP connection is established by  
outgoing call.  
"Idle Timeout"  
Sets the disconnection time (amount of time that the  
VB150 can remain connected to the network without  
communication) when PPP connection is established  
by outgoing call.  
"Add PPP Account"  
"User Name"  
Use this to add account and password  
combinations to the PPP account list.  
Enter the account name and password,  
and click the "Add" button. The account  
name can be up to 15 characters including  
alphanumeric characters, underscores  
and hyphens. Passwords can consist of up  
to 15 ASCII text characters (space or  
printable characters).  
Enter the user name to be used when PPP connection  
is established by outgoing call.  
"Password"  
Enter the password to be used when PPP connection  
is established by outgoing call.  
"Confirm password"  
Re-enter the password you entered above to confirm  
the password.  
If you are using PPP, take care when entering the phone number. Also, when  
Primarily Call(PPP) is selected, the VB150 will continue calling to the  
specified phone number. Be mindful of phone charges that apply when using  
Primarily Call(PPP).  
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Note  
If you have selected Primarily Call(PPP), appropriate settings must also be  
made on the receiving PC.  
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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. A gateway address is required if a  
router on the Ethernet or the wireless LAN  
side is used.  
"Route 1-3"  
Use this setting if you require connection  
routes other than the normal route. You  
can select from Ethernet, wireless LAN or  
PPP as the interface. Specify the  
destination route in the Destination and  
Mask fields. You must specify a gateway  
address if you are using a router on an  
Ethernet or wireless LAN network.  
Connection Keeping  
When this is selected, an ICMP Echo  
packet is transmitted periodically to a  
specified address in order to maintain the  
network connection.  
"Send packet regularly"  
Tick this check box to enable this function.  
"Target Address"  
Specify where the packet should be sent.  
"Interval(min.)"  
In minutes from 1 to 60, specify the  
interval at which packet should be sent.  
For the packet target address in the connection keeping function, we  
recommend that you consider the impact on traffic conditions and set the IP  
address that is nearest after the auto dial-up router.  
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Note  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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.  
70).  
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. If Multiple is  
selected when more than one camera is  
connected to the VB150, multiple camera  
video images can be displayed at the  
same time.  
"Baud rate of camera control port CC1/CC2"  
For CC1 and CC2, select the same baud  
rate as that set on the camera.  
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On the VC-C4/VC-C4R/NU-700, the  
default setting is 9600.There is basically  
no need to change this.  
"Return to Home Position when nobody  
has control privileges"  
The camera is moved to its home position  
if there is no request for control privileges.  
(P.41)  
Settings for cameras 1 to 4  
The camera1 to 4 correspond to cameras  
which are connected to V1 to V4. (P.22)  
"Use this Camera"  
When you tick this option, this camera is  
used and the settings below are enabled.  
"Camera Name"  
Used in the camera selection bar on the  
viewers (P.6). This setting is required.  
"Wide Converter"  
Always select "Used" when a wide-angle  
converter (sold separately for VC-C4) is  
mounted on the camera.  
If multiple cameras are connected to the  
VB150, the bundled viewer software (P.19)  
can be used to switch between video  
images. However, the MV2.1/LE software  
(sold separately P.20) allows the images to  
be displayed concurrently. When this  
software is used, set “Video Input” to  
“Multiple”. The frame rate for each camera is  
between 3 and 5 fps.  
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Note  
"Video Capture Size"  
The available settings are 640x240,  
320x240 and 160x120.  
"Video Quality"  
Enter a value between 1 and 99. The  
greater the value, the better the quality.  
However, since picture data will also be  
larger, higher-quality pictures may lower  
the frame rate.  
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"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 ascending order from 1 are  
assigned to each camera starting with the  
first camera connected to camera control  
connector CC1 and CC2 (P. 42).  
"Shutter speed "  
Sets the camera shutter speed.  
"Focus Mode"  
Sets the focusing mode for the camera.  
When the VC-C4/VC-C4R are used in  
combination with an outdoor housing,  
set Focus Mode to "Auto (for domes),"  
in order to avoid focusing on the wall of  
the outdoor housing.  
When the NU-700 is used, "Auto (for  
domes) and "Fixed at infinity" cannot be  
used.  
"Home Position"  
This is the standard camera position used  
for picture recording, etc. When this is  
specified, the camera moves to its home  
position if there is no request for control  
privileges (P. 40).  
"View Restriction"  
If you tick the "Apply view restriction" option, the settings below  
are enabled. Use this setting to prevent clients from seeing  
certain camera angles. Using the VB Administration Tools is a  
convenient way to set the view restrictions (P.70).  
"Pan"  
Sets the pan position of the camera.  
"Tilt"  
"Upper value, Lower value, Left value, Right value"  
Sets the extent of the field of view provided to users.  
(Specify settings so that the upper value is greater than the lower  
value and the left value is less than the right value.)  
Sets the tilt position of the camera.  
"Zoom"  
Sets the value for the camera's angle of  
zoom.  
"Telephoto, Wide-angle"  
Sets the zoom angles provided to users.  
(Specify settings so that the telephoto setting is less than or  
equal to the wide-angle setting.)  
"Brightness"  
Sets the target value for the camera's auto  
exposure feature. Select "Brighter " if the  
picture is too dark due to backlight or  
other factors.  
When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured  
momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits.  
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Note  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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Detail Settings  
Cascade connections for the VC-C4 and VC-C4R  
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The cascade function of the VC-C4/VC-C4R can be used with the VB150. This  
Notes  
enables control of up to 4 cameras from a single VB150.  
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VC-C4  
COM  
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Cascade connection  
Connection to separate terminals  
When VC-C4/VC-C4Rs are cascade connected, ID numbers in ascending  
order from 1 are assigned to each camera starting with the first camera  
connected to camera control connectors CC1 and CC2. Cameras can be  
connected to video inputs in any desired combination.  
CC1-1  
CC1-2  
CC1-3  
CC1-4  
VC-C4  
MUN  
VC-C4  
MUN  
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MUN  
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MUN  
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V1  
V2  
Example of 4 cameras cascade  
V3  
VB 150  
V4  
connected to 1 camera control connector  
CC1-1  
CC1-2  
CC2-1  
CC2-2  
VC-C4  
VC-C4  
f:4-64mmICATIO  
VC-C4  
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CC1  
V1  
V2  
V3  
VB 150  
Example of 2 cameras cascade  
V4  
connected to 2 camera control connectors  
In cascade connections, if an abnormality occurs with the first camera in  
the connection, control for all other cameras in the cascade may not work  
normally.  
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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.70) to set view restrictions.  
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  
-
The view restriction is specified as the visible range. The visible range is larger than the area  
where pan and tilt can be controlled.  
Controllable Range and Video Capture Range for Each Camera  
Angle  
Controllable range  
Controllable range  
Angle  
VC-C4  
VC-C4R  
Pan control range  
Tilt control range  
Zoom control range  
Pan control range  
Tilt control range  
-100° to 100°  
-30° to 90°  
3.7° to 47°  
-170° to 170°  
-90° to 10°  
3.7° to 47°  
Zoom control range  
Horizontal video capture range  
(with wide converter) (4.6° to 61°)  
-180° to 180°  
Horizontal video capture range -124° to 124°  
(with wide converter) (-131° to 131°)  
Vertical video capture range -108° to 28°  
Vertical video capture range  
(with wide converter)  
-48° to 108°  
(-53° to 113°)  
Controllable range  
Angle  
NU-700  
Pan control range  
Tilt control range  
-170° to 170°  
-50° to 30°  
Zoom control range  
Horizontal video capture range  
0.5° to 47°  
-180° to 180°  
Vertical video capture range -67° to 47°  
Do not attempt to manually change the camera head angle of the 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.57)  
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Note  
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Detail Settings  
About View Restriction  
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Tip  
The pan and tilt range changes with the zoom ratio (field of view angle).  
When you set the view  
If the zoom is set to wide-angle  
restriction, the angles of camera and the angle of camera movement  
movement are automatically  
restricted.  
remains the same, video capture  
extends beyond the permitted range.  
Consequently, the angle of movement  
is automatically reduced.  
Restricted range of visibility  
Angle of camera movement  
Captured range  
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Camera  
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If the visible range is exceeded because the zoom is set to wide range, the  
camera angle (pan, tilt) will be adjusted automatically.  
Captured range  
Restricted range  
of visibility  
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Zoom out  
(wide-angle)  
Automatically  
pans  
If the visible range is restricted, the zooming range may also be restricted.  
When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be  
captured momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction  
limits.  
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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.75).  
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.  
"Application"  
Use these options to specify whether this  
preset can be used only for picture recording  
(P.46) or is also made available in the  
viewers. If it is also provided in the viewers,  
always specify the preset name.  
"Preset Name"  
Enter a name consisting of up to 15  
alphanumeric characters.  
"Camera"  
Selects the camera for which the preset  
position is set.  
"Camera Parameter"  
Use this to set the video capture settings  
to be provided.  
"Pan"  
Sets the pan position of the camera.  
Changes in the preset settings are not  
applied to the viewer while it is  
connected.  
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"Tilt"  
Note  
Sets the tilt position of the camera.  
"Zoom"  
Sets the value for the camera's angle of zoom.  
Presets can be set visually and more  
easily from the VB Administration Tools.  
Please use the VB Administration Tools  
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"Brightness"  
Sets the target value for the camera's auto  
Tip  
exposure feature. Select "Brighter  
"
if the  
picture is too dark due to backlight or other  
factors.  
for the settings (P.75).  
If "Restrict Camera Control to Presets" is  
selected, the presets can be displayed alone  
without displaying the camera control GUI on  
the Viewer for Java (dGuide to Creating  
Web Pages for Video Distribution P.9).  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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 30,000 picures).  
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.  
"Max Number of Pictures"  
Sets an upper limit for the number of  
pictures to be recorded. This value can be  
from 1 to 30,000. The number of recorded  
pictures can be confirmed on the  
Administration Tools Settings Page (P.57).  
"Auto Deletion of Recorded Pictures"  
Recorded pictures can automatically be  
deleted on the specified time after the  
specified number of days has passed.  
Check this setting before you start  
recording pictures.  
"No. of days recorded pictures held"  
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Specifies how many days the recorded  
picture data will be kept in a flash memory  
card. The recorded data which exceeded  
the days specified in "No. of days  
recorded pictures held" is erased daily at  
the time specified in "Recoreded picture  
delete time". We recommend that you use  
Still pictures are recorded on a flash  
VBCollector for saving recorded pictures  
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memory card (sold separately). Even  
if the settings on this page are  
specified, the picture recording  
function does not perform if there is  
no memory card in the VB150 slot.  
The data size that can be recorded for  
a still picture is less than or equal to  
the size specified in the "Max Picture  
size". If this amount is exceeded, the  
picture will not be recorded. The  
number of pictures that can be  
recorded depends on flash memory  
card capacity, however the maximum  
number of pictures that can be  
recorded is 30,000.  
to a PC (dPicture Recording User's  
Note  
Guide P.13).  
Picture files are placed in the /card /images  
directory.  
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Flash Memory card is required for  
recording pictures.  
Files created at yyyy/mm/dd HH:MM:SS:CC  
(CC = 1/100th sec. units) are placed in the  
yyyymmdd/HHQQ (QQ = 15-min. units)  
subdirectory under the name  
"HHMMSSCC.jpg".  
"Recorded picture delete time"  
Sets the time at which picture files are deleted.  
The data size for a still picture varies depending on the settings for video capture  
size and video quality (P.40), and the subject. As a guide, approximately 5-10  
KB is the standard when the video capture size is set to 320x240 and the video  
quality is set to 30 (In some cases this may be exceeded). To check the amount of  
data for a still picture, select "View" - "Video information" from the menu after you  
start up the Viewer for PC then check the "Size" value.  
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Tip  
When recording pictures, it is convenient to do so in combination with  
VBCollector, which automatically collects recorded still pictures.  
(dPicture Recording User's Guide P.13)  
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"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.48, Recording  
triggered by Schedule P.50). The factory default  
setting gives priority to "Recording triggered by  
external device" .  
"Picture Mail Message Body"  
When pictures that were recorded using  
“Recording triggered by external device” (P.48)  
are sent via e-mail, the information given here is  
sent as the message body.You can specify ASCII  
text (spaces or printable characters, excluding  
quotation marks) or parameters denoted by  
percentage symbols (%). Be sure to make the  
"Picture recording and output: triggered by  
external device" settings (P.48) and "Mail"  
settings (P.55).  
With picture recording triggered by schedule,  
(P.50) recorded pictures cannot be sent as  
Picture Mail.  
Specifying parameters in Picture Mail messages  
By using a percentage symbol (%), the parameters listed below can be included in the body of a  
Picture Mail message.  
Parameter  
%n  
Description  
Reason for shot (number)  
Values  
1 (external device input 1), 2 (external device input 2), 129 (Motion detection)  
%N  
Reason for shot (text) “External Device Input Name”  
(“External Device Input 1/2” if omitted), Motion detection  
%X  
%Y  
%Q  
%C  
%D  
%P  
%T  
%Z  
%V  
%y  
Image width  
No. of horizontal pixels  
Image height  
Video quality  
Camera number  
Camera name  
Pan position  
No. of vertical pixels  
1-99  
1-4  
“Camera Name” setting  
-179.99 to 180.00  
Tilt position  
-179.99 to 180.00  
Zoom position  
Camera server  
Year of shot  
0.01 to  
“Device Name” setting (or VB150)  
1999-2037  
%m  
%d  
%w  
%H  
%M  
%S  
%z  
Month of shot  
Date of shot  
1-12  
1-31  
Day of shot  
0-6 (correspond to Sun. to Sat.)  
Hour of shot  
00-23  
Minute of shot  
Second of shot  
Time zone of shot  
Weekday of shot  
00-59  
00-59  
-1200 to +1300  
%a  
%b  
%t  
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat  
Name of month of shot Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec  
Tab  
%q  
%%  
'
'
'%'  
* For undefined characters, the '%' is deleted.  
* With the exception of %t, %q and %%, you cannot use the same parameter multiple times on the same line.  
(The parameter (including '%') is ignored from the second instance onwards.)  
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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 "dPicture Recording User's Guide"  
(P.1).  
"External Device Input 1/2"  
Up to 2 recordings from external devices  
can be set.  
"Recording at ON event"  
Tick this option to record pictures when an  
"ON" event is detected from an external  
device.  
"Recording at OFF event"  
Tick this option to record pictures when an  
"OFF" event is detected from an external  
device.  
"Pre-event Recording (sec.)"  
When you want to record the pictures that  
proceeds an ON or OFF event, use this  
setting to enter the required number of  
seconds.  
"Post-event Recording (sec.)"  
When you want to record the pictures that  
follows an ON or OFF event, use this  
setting to enter the required number of  
seconds.  
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External Device Common Settings  
"Recording between ON event and OFF event"  
Tick this option to record pictures for as  
long as an "ON" status continues from the  
external device.  
When using WebView Livescope MV Ver. 2.1 (sold  
separately P.16), if these settings are made, all  
names will be applied to MV. Since these settings are  
not applied to the viewers (P.6), these settings are  
only required if MV is used.  
"Recording Interval between events"  
Records pictures at set intervals between  
ON and OFF event. Specify  
a
value  
between  
1
and 600 seconds as the  
"External Device Input 1/2"  
sampling interval.  
"External Device Input Name"  
Enter on external device input name consisting of up to  
15 alphanumeric characters.  
"Camera Position"  
Selects the camera angle used when  
pictures are recorded. Select "Not  
specified", "Home 1" to "Home 4" or  
"Preset 1" to "Preset 8".  
"External Device Output 1/2"  
"Send recorded pictures by e-mail"  
"External Device Output Name"  
Enter on external device output name consisting of up  
to 15 alphanumeric characters.  
You need to make "Mail" settings (  
P.55)  
"Output to External Device 1/2"  
Tick this check box when you want to  
control output to an external device. Keep  
in mind that output to an external device  
may not always be possible from Admin  
Viewer or WebView Livescope MV Ver.  
2.0/2.1.  
Use the Motion Detection Setting Tool (P.80)  
for picture recording and external device  
control based on motion detection.  
"Delay following OFF event (sec.)  
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When controlling output to an external  
device and output must retain ON after  
input is set to OFF, use this setting to  
specify a delay of up to 20 seconds.  
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"Set operation time"  
When you tick this option, input from an  
external device is limited to the operation  
time specified below. Enter the start time  
and end time for the intervals during  
which external input is acceptable.  
"Handle ON/OFF input in reverse"  
On some devices, ON and OFF are  
reversed. Use this setting for such devices.  
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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.  
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(Fixed at 1 sec. intervals. 0 to 10.)  
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D: Pre-event recording for an OFF event  
(Fixed at 1 sec. intervals. -4 to 0.)  
(exclude B and D)  
ON  
OFF  
For A and D, recording is controlled  
to the pre-event recording time, and  
for B and E, it is controlled to the  
post-event recording time.  
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In the case of C, the "Recording  
between ON event and OFF event"  
setting is applied(between 1 and  
600 seconds).  
E: Post-event recording for an OFF event  
(Fixed at 1 sec. intervals. 0 to 10.)  
For example, if "Pre-event recording" is set to 2 seconds and "Post-event  
recording" is set to 5 seconds, 7 pictures will be recorded in total.  
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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 "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. Select "Not Specified", "Home  
1" to "Home 4" or "Preset 1" to "Preset 8".  
"Camera Stabilization Time (sec.)"  
When the camera moves to the specified  
position, this setting specifies the delay  
time for the camera to stabilize before still  
picture is captured.  
"Output to External Device 1/2"  
Select this check box if output to external  
device 1/2 is to occur at the time given  
below.  
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"Output Time (sec.)"  
Sets the duration for which output is ON at  
the specified time. If zero is specified,  
output is only ON momentarily.  
"Start Time"  
Sets the start time for picture recording  
and output to an external device triggered  
by the schedule.  
"Apply the following repetition options at  
start time"  
Picture recording and output to the  
external device after the Start Time is  
repeated at the number of times specified  
in "Repetition interval(min.)" and "No. of  
repetitions".  
Specify "No. of repetitions" between 1 and  
60 at the interval.  
Specify "Repetition interval(min.)"  
between 1 and 10 minutes.  
In Windows is being used, multiple numbers of schedule start times can be  
selected by clicking while holding down the Ctrl key. A series of items can be  
selected by pressing SHIFT while clicking on the first and last item in the series.  
For example, it is possible to set the schedule "from the 10th to the 15th of  
February and March at 10 and 30minutes past every hour". However, the selection  
method varies with the environment being used.  
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When the start time comes, the repetitions that started at the previous  
start time are stopped even when the number of repetitions has not yet  
been reached.  
If a camera position is specified and the camera cannot be moved to that  
position, no picture is recorded. Note that this may result in no picture  
being recorded when the camera is controlled using the Admin Viewer, for  
example.  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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 (P.52)  
"Authorized User List"  
Only users registered in this list are  
permitted to connect to the VB150. Up to  
50 users can be registered.  
"Delete"  
Select  
a
user account from the  
Authorized User List and click the delete  
button to remove the user from the list.  
"Add"  
You can add authorized users to the list  
by entering their account name and  
password.  
"Access permitted to listed users only"  
When this option is ticked, only users  
registered in the list are permitted to  
connect to the VB150.  
Access using the viewer Ver.3.1 or  
before and WebView Livescope MV  
Ver.1.0 is prohibited.  
Authorized/Restricted Host Specification (P.52)  
"Authorized/Restricted Host List"  
In this list, you can describe the details of how access from the  
hosts is permitted or denied.  
See the next page for the description format.  
"Apply this list to WebView Livescope"  
When this is selected, the list is applied to the host that can  
access the WebView Livescope server. Use this when you want  
to restrict access from the Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java etc.  
"Apply this list to HTTP server"  
When this is selected, the list is applied to the host that can  
access the HTTP server. In this case, control extends also to the  
Viewer for Java, etc.Use this when you want to restrict access  
not only from the viewer but also to the Web page.  
"Apply this list to FTP server"  
When this is selected, the list is applied to the host that can  
access the FTP server.  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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[-addr2]  
"addr" is written in standard IP address format.  
Because the IP addresses in the “addr” and “addr2” parameters define the range of IP  
addresses, if an IP address A is higher than “addr” or lower than “addr2”, A is included in the  
addr-addr2 range. The addr2 parameter can be omitted, in which case it is taken to be the  
same value as addr.  
For a host IP address A for which access permission is to be authorized or restricted, the first  
entry that includes A is requested from the top of the list of authorized/restricted hosts. If the  
entry obtained begins with “!”, access is denied. If not, access is authorized.  
Redundant or contradictory entries included in the list are automatically deleted.  
If the given address does not belong to any of the entries, access is authorized.  
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Listing Guidelines  
If the list of authorized and restricted hosts contains an error, access that was originally permitted  
may subsequently be denied. To avoid this problem, compile the lists very carefully using the  
examples below as a guide.  
Example 1: To prohibit access from a host  
!172.20.0.0  
Access from the host with an IP address of 172.20.0.0 is prohibited.  
Example 2: To prohibit access from hosts in a given address range  
!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.  
Example 3: To authorize access from hosts in a given address range while prohibiting  
access from other hosts  
172.20.0.10-172.20.0.12  
!0.0.0.0-255.255.255.255  
Access is only authorized from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.10 to  
172.20.0.12.  
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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  
!172.20.0.0-172.20.0.20  
Access from hosts with IP addresses from 172.20.0.0 to 172.20.0.20 is prohibited,  
except for the hosts with addresses between 172.20.0.10 and 172.20.0.15, from  
which access is permitted.  
If you do not make a list, access is permitted to all hosts.  
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If the list provided prohibits access for all hosts, the Host Restriction  
function is disabled and access is permitted to all hosts.  
To prohibit access over HTTP connection via a proxy server, the address of  
the proxy server must be set.  
Note  
If you set the host restriction incorrectly, access to the settings page itself  
may be denied. In this event, the problem can only be recovered by  
restoring the factory default settings.  
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Detail Settings  
Webview Livescope Settings Page  
Use this page to specify settings for WebView Livescope.  
WebView Livescope  
"Video Transmission Port"  
Sets the TCP port number for the video  
transmission protocol. Enter value  
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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.  
Normally, there is no need to change this  
setting.  
"Maximum Number of Clients"  
Sets the maximum number of clients that  
can be connected simultaneously from the  
viewers (P.6). Enter a value from 1 to 50.  
"Control Queue Length"  
Sets the length of the queue when multiple  
clients are waiting for control privileges  
under the viewer.  
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"Restrict Service Time"  
When you want to set video distribution time for the  
viewers (P.6), tick this option and specify the Start and  
End times.  
The Admin Viewer can be used to display video at times  
other than the time specified. (P.92)  
Enter  
a
value between  
0
and 50. The  
maximum number is 50. When set to "0",  
only the Admin Viewer is permitted to control  
the camera.  
"Maximum Frame Rate (fps)"  
Sets the maximum number of frames captured  
per second. The maximum frame rate is 30.0  
fps and enter a number between 0.1 and 30.0.  
"Maximum View Time (sec)"  
Sets the maximum time the client can view  
video using the viewer. Enter a value between  
0 and 65535. A setting of 0 disables the time  
limitation.  
"Maximum Camera Control Time (sec)"  
Sets the maximum time for which camera  
control privileges can be maintained  
under the viewer. Enter a value between 1  
and 3600.  
"Camera Stabilization Time"  
If you want to restrict video service time, use  
"Restrict Service Time".  
The “Maximum Frame Rate” and “Maximum  
number of Clients” settings are useful in  
limiting the volume of network traffic.  
When the GetStillImage command  
(dGuide to Creating Web Pages for  
Video Distribution P.21) has been  
requested, this setting specifies the delay  
to allow the camera to stabilize before a  
still picture is captured. Enter a value  
between 0 and 10000. The maximum  
delay is 10000 milliseconds.  
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Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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.  
"Global Address for Web Pages"  
If a private address has been set in the  
VB150 and you want to use the router's  
NAT functions to have a fixed global  
address for the VB150 (d"Guide to  
Creating Web Pages for Video  
Distribution" P.22), enter a global address  
here, and this will let you view sample  
pages ("dGuide to Creating Web  
Pages for Video Distribution" P.3).  
DNS  
Sets the domain name server address.  
"Name Server Address 1 to 3"  
Enter the addresses.  
Mail  
Enter the addresses from the top down. If  
you are only registering 1 or 2 addresses,  
the remaining fields can be left blank.  
Recorded pictures and log messages are emailed to the  
specified recipient address via the specified mail forwarding  
server using the SMTP.  
"Mail Server Host"  
Specifies the SMTP server.  
"Sender's (From) Mail Address"  
Specifies the mail sender.  
"Recipient Mail Address"  
Specifies the mail recipient.  
"Use a dialup connection for sending e-mail"  
Selecting this checkbox establishes a dialup connection when  
mail is sent.  
A portion of the sample pages will not function if "HTTP Port" is set to a  
number other than 80 (dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video  
Distribution P.18).  
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To send mail using a dialup connection, specify the appropriate settings in  
“PPP Call Settings” (P.38). You can also set “Receive only (PPP)” in the  
“Receive and Call” setting. In this case, a PPP connection is only  
established when mail is sent.  
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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. This setting specifies  
that collection period. Enter  
a
value  
between 0 and 60. The maximum time is  
60 minutes.  
"Handling of Error/Warning/Information"  
Tick the "File" option to save log  
messages to files.  
Tick the "Forward" option to send the  
log messages to the host specified in  
the Syslog Server Host.  
Tick the "Mail" option to send the log  
messages by email. (P.55)  
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The log message will be stored on the flash memory card (sold separately).  
Even if settings are made for this page, this function will not operate unless a  
flash memory card is inserted into the slot on the VB150.  
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See Log Messages in the "dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video  
Distribution" (CD-ROM) for log message details.  
The log message for external device input (sensor, etc.) is A023. If the "Log mail  
collection time" has been set, this message will be sent after a specified waiting time.  
Log files will be created in the /card/logs directory (a flash memory card is required to save log  
messages in a file). The most recent log file will be saved as "log". The log file size is specified  
in "Maximum Log File Size" and if the log file exceeds the specified size, back-up files named  
"log.0..." are created.  
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Only the number of back-up log files that are specified in "Maximum Log File Number (N+1)" will  
remain. These will be listed in the order, "log.0, log.1,..., log.N". For example, if "Maximum Log  
File Number" is set to 10, files named "log.0, log.1,..., log.9" will be created in the same  
directory. The file named "log.0" is the most recent back-up file (the most recent log file is listed  
as "log").  
Log files will be overwritten in order after the number of files specified in "Maximum Log File  
Number" have been created.  
Click the [OK] button to change the settings. To discard the changes, click the  
[Cancel] button. This returns you to the settings title page.  
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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. The card slots are labelled A and  
B from the bottom upwards (P.22).  
Recorded Picture Information and  
Manipulation  
This section displays the status of recorded  
picture processing and the number of  
recorded pictures. The maximum number of  
pictures that can be recorded is 30,000.  
Under certain circumstances, the "Rebuild"  
button for "Rebuilding of recorded picture  
list" and the "Delete" button for "Deletion of  
recorded pictures" may be displayed, and if  
the pictures cannot be recorded the reason  
will be displayed.  
"Rebuilding of recorded picture list"  
Normally, there is no need to reconstruct  
the picture list. Click "Rebuild" button if  
you have removed a memory card and  
modified the content of that memory card  
(erased files, etc.) on another PC.  
"Deletion of recorded pictures"  
Deletes pictures recorded on a card.  
Specify the delete criteria below and then  
click the "Delete" button.  
"Time"  
Select the period of time following the  
recording of the pictures after which the  
pictures are deleted.  
Miscellaneous  
"Event"  
"View Current Settings"  
Displays a list of current settings.  
Select whether the pictures to be deleted  
are those where recording was performed  
in response to inputs from an external  
device, according to a schedule or motion  
detection.  
"Reboot"  
Reboots the VB150.  
"Restore Settings"  
"Camera"  
All but the System settings and Network settings will be  
restored to the factory default settings. Click "Restore"-  
"OK" buttons and the VB150 will be rebooted  
automatically.  
Select camera by which the pictures were  
recorded.  
You can also select a combination of  
Time, Event and Camera.  
We recommend that you make a note of current server settings before you  
restore the default settings in "Restore Settings" (P.109).  
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While the factory defaults reset switch can also be used to restore the  
factory default settings, note that this resets all the settings (P.108).  
Click the [Cancel] button to exit from this page. This returns you to the  
settings title page.  
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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, 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.  
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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. Operations such as setting the VB150 or viewing pictures from a remote location with special  
privileges, checking operating status or obtaining logs are easily performed through the Internet or Intranet.  
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Taking panorama pictures  
Setting view restrictions  
Setting presets  
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Setting motion detection  
Viewing logs  
Privileged viewing and operation  
VBAdmin Startup Panel (P.63)  
This is the main panel of VB Administration Tools.  
The tools are started up from this panel.  
Install VB Administration Tools first from the  
supplied CD-ROM. (P.61)  
Panorama Creation Tool (P.65)  
This tool is used to take or create panorama  
pictures.  
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View Restriction Tool (P.70)  
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.75)  
This tool makes it easy to adjust preset camera  
positions. Presets can be set by operating the  
mouse while referring to panorama previews.  
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Motion Detection Setting Tool (P.80)  
This is a tool for specifying the Motion Detection  
function settings. It allows you to set the sensitivity  
while monitoring the motion detection location and  
the motion detection conditions, and also allows  
scheduled operation, etc.  
Log Viewer (P.89)  
This tool enables viewing of operation status logs  
that are output to the VB150.  
Admin Viewer (P.92)  
This tool has a special privileges function aimed at  
administrators of the VB150. Use it when setting  
presets, view restrictions, etc.  
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Installing VB Administration Tools  
VB Administration Tools require that Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later  
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be installed (P.19).  
Note  
To Install...  
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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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3
4
Specify the target directory for the installation and  
click the Next button.  
If you have no special directory preference, just click  
Next.  
Specify the menu name to be registered in the  
Program menu of the Start button, then click Next.  
Check the settings and items you have selected thus  
far, and click Next. The installation will proceed by  
copying files and making registry settings, etc.  
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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.  
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VB Administration Tools cannot be installed or operate normally in machines  
where the VB150-related applications listed below have been installed. Please  
uninstall these applications before installing VB Administration Tools:  
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Note  
VB Administration Tools Ver.1.0  
WebView Livescope Helper Viewer Ver. 3.1 or earlier  
WebView Livescope Camera Server  
WebView Livescope Manager  
WebView Livescope MV Manager Ver. 1.0  
WebView Livescope MV Station Ver. 1.0  
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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...  
Starting up from the desktop icon  
Starting up from the Start menu  
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.  
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When VB Administration Tools starts up, the Server  
Setting dialog box appears. To use VB  
Administration Tools, it must first be connected to  
the VB150. Enter the required information in the  
fields and click OK.  
2
Host Name (P.36)  
Specify the IP address or host name of the VB150.  
Administrator Account (P.35)  
Enter the administrator account that has been set in the VB150. (The default setting is "root".)  
Administrator Password (P.35)  
Enter the administrator password that has been set in the VB150. (The default setting is "VB150".)  
HTTP Port (P.55)  
Enter the HTTP port number that has been set in the VB150. (The default setting is 80.)  
URL for settings (P.35)  
Enter the "path" component for the settings title page that has been set in the VB150. (The default setting is  
"admin".)  
Proxy  
*Please consult with the network admninistrator for proxy settings.  
[Use HTTP Proxy Server]  
Select this item if the connection to the VB150 is to pass through a proxy server.  
[Host Name]  
Specify the host name or IP address of the proxy server.  
[Port]  
Enter the port number of the proxy server. (The default setting is 8080.)  
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The VBAdmin Startup Panel starts up. The six tools-  
--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.  
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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.  
The Panorama Creation Tool, View Restriction Tool, Preset Setting Tool and  
Motion Detection Setting Tool cannot be started up simultaneously. Log  
Viewer and Admin Viewer can be started up at the same time.  
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If the connection to the VB150 is made through a proxy server, the  
Panorama Creation Tool, Log Viewer, and Admin Viewer cannot be used.  
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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.  
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The Panorama CreationTool is used to take  
and create panorama pictures and save  
them in the VB150.  
Without a panorama picture  
With a panorama picture  
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Panorama Creation Tool Display Screen  
An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Panorama Creation Tool starts up is  
shown below.  
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Display Connect Information button  
(P.69)  
Displays the VB150's connection  
Camera model and captured date  
display  
The model of camera currently  
connected and the date the panorama  
picture was captured, if one was  
captured, are displayed here.  
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information in a dialog box.  
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.  
Panorama picture display  
Shows the panorama picture that was  
captured  
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Capture button (P.67)  
Captures panorama pictures.  
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Update Panorama Image button  
(P.68)  
Sends panorama pictures to the  
VB150 and reloads them. After taking  
a panorama shot, be sure to click  
this button.  
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Remove image button (P.68)  
Deletes panorama pictures.  
Position of AE Lock switching  
Switches AE lock position between  
"Center" and "Current position". The  
AE Lock function captures pictures  
based on the brightness of the  
selected position.  
Camera Selection box  
In this selection box, cameras for  
capturing panorama pictures can be  
changed or selected from the cameras  
connected to the VB150.  
Backlight adjust switching  
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Adjusts backlight when "On" is  
selected. When switched on, it is  
effective on images that are dark due  
to backlight.  
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Since the range that can be captured varies with the model of camera, the  
display ranges of the panorama pictures are different.  
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VC-C4 panorama picture  
VC-C4R panorama picture  
Capturing Panorama Pictures  
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.41, 70) have been set, there is a possibility that third parties  
that were originally not intended to see the pictures may see them. Please  
keep this sufficiently in mind when capturing and displaying panorama  
pictures.  
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To Capture...  
In the Camera Selection box, select the camera to  
be used for capturing, select the AE lock position  
and whether or not to use backlight adjustment, then  
click the Capure button.  
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* The following dialog appears when NU-700 (P.20) is  
used.  
The capturing process takes approximately 5 minutes in  
Quick Mode and 30 minutes in High-quality Mode.  
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Capturing starts. To stop capturing while it is in  
progress, click the Stop button.  
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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.66).  
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.  
Updating/Deleting Panorama Pictures  
When capturing ends, the panorama picture is reflected when it is sent to the VB150 and loaded.  
To Update...  
Click the Update Panorama Image button. Or  
choose Update Panorama Image from the Server  
menu.  
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When the panorama picture is updated, the VB150  
automatically restarts and the connection with VB  
Administration Tools is cut. A dialog box asking  
whether or not to reconnect to the VB150 appears  
after the VB150 restarts. Since reconnection occurs  
when OK is clicked, it is possible to continue  
capturing and updating panorama pictures with a  
different camera. You can exit Panorama Creation  
Tool while still connected or without reconnecting to  
the VB150.  
To Delete...  
Click the "Remove image" button and then the  
Update Panorama Image button to delete the  
panorama picture.  
The panorama picture saved in the VB150 is  
deleted.  
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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.  
To save a captured panorama picture as a picture  
file, choose Save from the File menu. When the  
dialog box appears, select the folder where the file is  
to be saved and enter the file name.  
In both cases, only the JPEG format is supported.  
Displaying Connection Information  
Connection information during connection with the VB150 can be displayed.  
Choose Connect Information from the Server menu  
and a dialog box showing the connection information  
appears.  
The IP address that was set in the VB150 is  
displayed in the "Host name" (P.36). The "Video  
Transmission Port" and the "Camera Control Port"  
that were set on page 54 and the "HTTP port" that  
was set on page 55 are all displayed.  
Panorama pictures must be updated when the location where the VC-C4/  
VC-C4R/NU-700 is placed has been changed or when the model has been  
changed (from a VC-C4 to a VC-C4R, for instance).  
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While the Panorama Creation Tool is starting up, the video capture size (→  
P.40) automatically becomes 160 x 120. It returns to the original specified  
size when you exit this tool.  
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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.  
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Setting the viewing area with  
the View Restriction Tool  
For example, in cases where  
you want to set restrictions on  
zoom or a portion of the field  
of view when videos are dis-  
tributed live or in other such  
instances, theView Restriction  
Tool lets you easily set view  
restrictions.  
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Only the range set in the view  
restriction is displayed in the viewer.  
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View Restriction Tool Display Screen  
An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the View Restriction Tool starts up is  
shown below.  
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Load Settings button  
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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.  
Stop Communication button  
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This button can be clicked during communication with the VB150 to cut the connection.  
Panorama Preview  
Displays the panorama picture of the camera currently selected with this tool. The frames  
that reproduce the values of all the view restriction settings are displayed on the panorama  
picture. These frames can be displayed when "Apply the view restriction" is selected. The  
view restrictions can be set by dragging the mouse to change the shapes of the frames.  
View Restriction Preview frames  
Pan · Tilt Preview Frame (red)............. Upper · Lower · Left · Right value restriction area  
Wide-angle Preview Frame (green) .... Zoom field of view (wide angle) restriction area  
Telephoto Preview Frame (yellow) ...... Zoom field of view (telephoto) restriction area  
Camera Selection box  
Select and switch the camera to be used to apply view restriction settings from the  
cameras connected to the VB150.  
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View Restriction Tool  
Apply the view restriction  
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View restriction settings are applied when this item is selected.  
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 ...Value for the upper limit of the view restriction. The upper value of the  
selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
Lower value ...Value for the lower limit of the view restriction. The lower value of the  
selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
Left value .......Value for the left limit of the view restriction. The left value of the selected  
camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
Right value ....Value for the right limit of the view restriction. The right value of the  
selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
Telephoto ......Value for the telephoto limit of the view restriction. The zoom value of the  
selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
Wide-angle ....Value for the wide-angle limit of the view restriction. The zoom value of  
the selected camera angle is obtained using the Get Value button.  
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Apply button  
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Sends to the VB150 the current view restriction settings edited with this tool. You can go  
to the next camera settings by clicking this Apply button. At this stage, the edited settings  
are not yet saved to the VB150. Be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the  
settings to the VB150.  
Preview button  
Clicking this button allows checking of the set values specified in the View Restriction  
Value Input boxes with the View Restriction Preview frame.  
Admin Viewer button  
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This button can be used to start up Admin Viewer.  
Status List  
Displays the results of communication between this tool and the VB150. Warning  
messages are displayed in blue and error messages are displayed in red.  
Edited content will not be reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB150 at the  
stage when the Apply button is clicked. After confirming the edited content,  
be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB150.  
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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  
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be set, and select "Apply the view restriction". Set the  
view restrictions by using the mouse to move or  
change the shape of the Pan · Tilt Preview Frame  
(red), Telephoto Preview Frame (yellow), and Wide-  
angle Preview Frame (green) displayed on the  
panorama picture.  
When enlarging or reducing the Telephoto Preview  
and Wide-angle Preview frames, however, the  
vertical:horizontal ratio is fixed.  
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Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to be  
sure the values were applied correctly. Then when  
the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will  
be saved to the VB150.  
Retrieving values from the camera angle of the Admin Viewer and  
changing settings  
Admin Viewer can be used to set the view restriction while confirming camera images.  
To Make Settings...  
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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  
Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the  
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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 Wide-angle  
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Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to be  
sure the values were sent correctly. Then when the  
Save Settings button is clicked, the values will be  
saved to the VB150.  
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When a view restriction is set, areas outside the restrictions may be captured  
momentarily if the camera is controlled close to the restriction limits.  
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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.94).  
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When you want to clear the view restriction settings, clear the "Apply the  
view restriction" check box, click the Apply and then Save Settings button  
save to the change the VB150.  
Even the "Apply the view restriction" is selected, view restriction is not  
applied when an input box is left blank. In this case, the maximum value is  
applied.  
For details on view restriction settings, see p.41.  
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Preset Setting Tool  
The Preset Setting Tool is any 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.  
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Setting presets using the Preset  
Setting Tool  
Reflecting preset settings to the viewer  
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Preset Setting Tool Display Screen  
An overview of the functions of the GUI displayed when the Preset Setting Tool starts up is shown  
below.  
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Load Settings button  
Loads the current preset settings currently set in the VB150.  
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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.  
Stop Communication button  
This button can be clicked during communication with the VB150 to cut the connection.  
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Preset Selection box  
Select the preset to be set.  
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For picture recording only  
Select whether the preset settings can be used by the viewer. When this is checked,  
presets are used for picture recording only; when it is not checked, presets can be used  
not only for picture recording but for the viewer as well.  
Panorama Preview  
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Displays the panorama picture of the camera currently selected with this tool. The Preset  
Preview frame (yellow) which reproduces the preset values is displayed on the panorama  
picture. The preset settings can be made by dragging this frame to move it or change its  
shape, or clicking on the panorama picture.  
Also, when a view restriction is set for a currently selected camera, the view restriction  
frame is displayed on the panorama picture in blue or red. If the frame is red, this indicates  
that the entered preset values are outside the view restriction.  
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Preset Name  
A name can be assigned to the preset.  
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Camera Selection box  
Select the camera to be used to apply preset settings.  
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........ Sets the tilt position of the camera.  
Zoom ... Sets the zoom ratio (field of view angle).  
Brightness  
Sets the target value for the camera's auto exposure feature. Select "Brighter" if the  
picture is too dark due to backlight or other factors.  
Get Value button  
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When the Get Value button is clicked, the current angle of the camera selected at the  
VB150 is retrieved as camera parameters.  
Apply button  
Sends to the VB150 the current preset settings edited with this tool. You can go to the  
next preset settings by clicking this Apply button. At this stage, the edited settings are not  
yet saved to the VB150. Be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to  
the VB150.  
Preview button  
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Reflects the specified camera parameters to the Preset Preview frame on the panorama  
picture and the camera angles currently set in the VB150 are changed to these specified  
values.  
Admin Viewer button  
This button can be used to start up Admin Viewer.  
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Status List  
Displays the results of communication between this tool and the VB150. Warning  
messages are displayed in blue and error messages are displayed in red.  
Edited content will not be reflected in the viewer accessed to the VB150 at the  
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be sure to click the Save Settings button to save the settings to the VB150.  
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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...  
From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to  
be set and enter a name in Preset Name. Next,  
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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. Alternatively, you can click at a spot  
on the picture to make the center of the frame move  
to that point.  
Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to be  
sure the values were applied correctly. Then when  
the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will  
be saved to the VB150.  
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Retrieving values from the camera angle of the Admin Viewer and  
changing settings  
Start up Admin Viewer and set the camera angle as a preset.  
To Make Settings...  
From the Preset Selection box, select the preset to  
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be set, and enter the Preset Name. Click the Admin  
Viewer button to start it up.  
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Preset Setting Tool  
Use Admin Viewer to move the camera angle to the  
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.  
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Click the Apply button. Check the Status List to be  
sure the values were applied correctly. Then when  
the Save Settings button is clicked, the values will  
be saved to the VB150.  
Changes in the preset settings are not applied to the viewer while it is  
connected.  
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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. If you do not want to  
these presets to be used, select "For picture recording only" so that the  
presets cannot be used in the Viewer for PC. In the Viewer for Java, use of  
the presets can be disabled by changing the LiveApplet parameters and  
disabling the Preset Selection box display.  
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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. Refer to "dPicture Recording User's Guide (P.5) for  
detailed example of actual operation.  
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Tool makes it easy to set up  
the Motion Detection Function.  
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It allows picture recording and linked  
operation with external devices, while  
also allowing the detection result to be  
displayed in the Admin Viewer.  
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The Motion Detection Function is not suited to applications where high levels  
of reliability are demanded. Therefore, we recommend that you not use this  
function for monitoring or other purposes if consistently high levels of  
reliability are required. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for faults, etc.  
resulting from the use of the Motion Detection Function.  
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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.  
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Load Settings button  
Loads the motion detection settings currently set in the VB150.  
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Save Settings button  
Saves the current motion detection settings edited using this tool to the VB150. After  
setting the motion detection function, be sure to click the Save Settings button to  
save the settings to the VB150.  
Stop Communication button  
This button can be clicked during communication with the VB150 to cut the connection.  
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Camera Selection box  
This box allows you to choose which of the cameras connected to the VB150 is shown in  
the video display area and to switch between cameras.  
Video display area  
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Displays and controls the camera image. Camera control privileges can be acquired using  
the Start Control button, the pan and tilt scroll bars, the zoom scroll bar and the backlight  
compensation button and the camera can be controlled in the same way as a normal  
viewer. It also displays the location where this tool will look for motion.  
• Motion detection area frame ..... The dotted frame specifies the area in the video display  
area within which motion is to be detected. The frame  
can be reshaped and moved by dragging the mouse.  
The portion of the image in which a change was actually  
detected is indicated by a red rectangle.  
Enable motion detection  
Selecting this checkbox switches the motion detection function on.  
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Always detect motion/Use scheduled motion detection  
Selects whether motion is detected constantly or detected according to a set schedule.  
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Motion Detection Setting Tool  
Action Settings button  
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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]  
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[Enable this schedule]  
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Eight schedules (1-8) can be set and this box selects the schedule.  
Selecting this checkbox allows you to switch motion detection on  
and  
off for each schedule setting.  
Sets the schedule starting time.  
Sets the schedule ending time.  
[Start] ..................  
[End]....................  
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Detection preset selection box  
Select which of the preset positions set using the Preset Setting Tool (P.75) you want  
to use to detect motions.  
Sensitivity scroll bar  
Sets the sensitivity for motion detection. The range of available sensitivity settings is 1 to  
256 and the value is selected by dragging the button in the Sensitivity scroll bar. Selecting  
the “Low” radio button limits the available sensitivity range to 1 to 128, while selecting  
“High” limits the available sensitivity range to 129 to 256.  
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Detection indicator  
Shows the “Area Ratio” and the status of the variations in the image. This indicator  
provides a guide for checking the motion detection settings.  
Area Ratio scroll bar  
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 are actually  
detected (red rectangle). The available settings are 0 to 100 percent.  
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Duration scroll bar  
If the size of the area in which motion is detected exceeds the values set above, dragging  
the button on the Duration scroll bar sets the time limit for which such motion must  
continue before it is regarded as “detected motion”. The available settings are 0 to 5  
seconds.  
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Display motion detection status of the server  
Displays the results of motion detection of the server. This allows you to check whether  
the settings are valid on the VB150.  
Status bar  
Upper-left level ..... Displays the "Frame Rate", "Receiving Size" and "Display Size".  
Lower-left level ..... Displays the status of this tool and control privileges as well as the  
functions of buttons.  
Lower-right level... Displays the elapsed time since this tool was started.  
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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 (P.83).  
(2) Set the desired detection location and detection area (P.84).  
(3) Set the detection sensitivity to determine what level of image variation constitutes movement  
(P.85).  
(4) Set the actions to be performed when motion is detected (P.86).  
(5) Check the motion detection status of the server (P.87).  
(6) Send the settings to the VB150 to apply the specified settings (P.88).  
Continuous motion detection  
Enable continuous motion detection.  
To Make Settings...  
Select the “Enable motion detection” checkbox.  
Click the “Always detect motion” radio button to select  
it.  
Scheduled motion detection  
Set the schedule and then enable motion detection according to that schedule.  
To Make Settings...  
Select the “Enable motion detection” checkbox.  
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Click the “Use scheduled motion detection” radio  
button to select it.  
Select the schedule you want to set in the “Schedule  
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selection box” and then select “Enable this  
schedule”.  
Set the starting and ending times.  
You can continue by selecting another schedule in the “Schedule selection box”, but you  
cannot set schedules with overlapping times. For example, if you select the schedules shown  
below, a warning message appears and you should reset the schedules so that they no longer  
overlap.  
• Schedule 1  
Start: Sunday, 23:00  
End: Monday, 07.00  
• Schedule 2  
Start: Monday, 05:00  
End: Monday, 21.00  
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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. You cannot specify a random location  
other than the presets.  
To Make Settings...  
Select the registered preset name in the  
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“Detection preset selection box”. The available  
presets must be registered beforehand using the  
Preset Setting Tool (P.75).  
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To control the camera to the location other than those registered in presets,  
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choose "-Not Specified-" in the "Detection preset selection box".  
Note  
To set the detection area on the video display  
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area, drag the motion detection area frame to  
move the frame or change its shape. To change  
the shape of the frame, drag the square black  
buttons () on each corner. To move the frame,  
click inside the frame and drag.  
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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. You can set the amount of  
motion required before the red rectangle is displayed  
while monitoring the actual image.  
When the variation occurs in the image, the detection  
indicator shows the following:  
[Green] ..... The area of the change was smaller than  
the specified area ratio.  
[Yellow] .... The area of the change equalled or  
exceeded the specified area ratio.  
If all the detection conditions are satisfied and motion  
is detected, a red peak block appears.  
You can set the amount of motion for which the peak  
block is displayed while monitoring the actual image.  
(Area ratio for motion)  
Set value or above  
Duration  
Duration  
Time  
Below set value  
Indicator color Green  
Yellow  
Peak displayed (red)  
Detected  
Green  
Detection results  
Not detected  
Not detected  
Setting the sensitivity  
To Make Settings...  
The available sensitivity settings are 1 to 256 and the  
setting is selected by dragging the button on the  
Sensitivity scroll bar. Selecting the “Low” radio button  
limits the available sensitivity range to 1 to 128, while  
selecting “High” limits the available sensitivity range  
to 129 to 256.  
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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...  
If the size of the area in which actual variation occurs  
in the image exceeds the specified area ratio,  
dragging the button on the Duration scroll bar sets  
the time limit for which such motion must continue  
before it is regarded as "detected motion". The  
available settings are 0 to 5 seconds.  
Also, if motion is detected but the area becomes less  
than the area ratio, the “motion detected” status is  
maintained for the duration set here.  
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Setting the Action Performed  
This step specifies the actions taken when motion is detected.  
To Make Settings...  
Click the “Action Settings” button.  
1
2
The “Actions when motion is detected” dialog box  
appears.  
See “Picture Recording Triggered by External  
Devices” on P.49 for information on the correlation  
between the ON and OFF settings for each  
parameter.  
You can also send recorded pictures as e-mail by  
selecting “Send recorded pictures by e-mail (→  
P.48, 55)”.  
When you have completed the settings, click “OK”.  
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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.  
If you select the “Display motion detection status of  
the server” checkbox, the icons shown below are  
used to show the status of motion detection.  
[Detection disabled]  
[Detected]  
[Not detected]  
The motion detection status of the server display may not match the  
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“Motion detected (peak display)” in this tool.  
Note  
If the NU-700 is used, setting ND Filter (P.97) to ON may cause detection  
errors.  
When "Display motion detection status of the server" option is selected,  
external device and log output, and picture recording are not performed.  
When the VB150 Motion Detection Function is enabled, the processing load  
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on the VB150 is high. Consequently, the video distribution frame rate may  
be slower than when the function is disabled. Also, because the video  
distribution frame rate may be further slowed when the data is sent via a  
proxy, the use of proxies is not recommended.  
Tip  
Because the Motion Detection Function detects motion by comparing  
consecutive image frames, small movements are less likely to be detected  
when the video quality is poor.  
The motion detection settings should be adjusted and set in conditions that  
are as close as possible to those for actual operation.  
For detailed information on specifying the settings, see P.5 in the dPicture  
Recording User’s Guide.  
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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...  
Select “Options” in the “View” menu.  
1
4
Select the “Enable frame rate setting” checkbox and  
2
set a value between 0.5 and 30.0 fps as the “Frame  
rate”. The “Update frame rate display every” setting  
determines the frequency with which the frame rate  
shown in the Status bar is updated. Set an interval  
between 1 and 10 seconds.  
When the network load is high, the specified frame rate may not be  
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achieved.  
Note  
The frame rate specified in the "Maximum Frame Rate" (P.54) must be  
higher than the one specified using this tool.  
When a slow frame rate is set, motion detection is applied to images  
sampled from the captured video. In this way, motion can be detected even  
in slowly moving objects.  
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Tip  
The frame rate specified above only applies to motion detection. For the  
Viewer for PC, Viewer for Java, Admin Viewer etc., the frame rate specified  
in "Max Frame Rate" (P.54) is applied.  
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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.  
To view logs, it is necessary first to make log settings (see p.55 for details) on  
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the VB150 so that logs will be written into a file on the VB150. Also, Log  
Viewer is used only for viewing logs; it cannot save or delete logs.  
Note  
Downloading Log Files  
To Download...  
1
When Log Viewer is started up from the VBAdmin  
Startup Panel, it automatically retrieves the most  
recent log file and displays it. To retrieve a list of log  
files, choose Download from the File menu.  
To abort the download while it is in progress, click  
Cancel in the dialog box.  
When the list is retrieved, a list of log files appears in  
the dialog box. Select the log file you want to view  
by clicking on it, then click the Download button and  
the selected file will be downloaded.  
2
To abort the download while it is in progress, click  
Cancel in the dialog box.  
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Viewing the Log  
The following content is displayed in the log.  
Code  
The log displays error codes. For error codes, refer to Log Messages on the supplied CD-  
ROM (dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution).  
Error codes are displayed with one of four types of icons according to level.  
Information level  
Warning level  
Error level  
Unknown  
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Date & Time  
The date and time when the log was generated is displayed.  
Message  
Log messages are displayed.  
Using selection criteria to display logs  
Logs can be filtered according to type, code, or date and time so that only the required information  
is displayed.  
To Set Selection Criteria...  
1
Choose Filter from the View menu.  
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Log Viewer  
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.  
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[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.  
– Specifying the modules that output the logs  
From Application, HTTP Server, System, and Driver, select the output source  
modules to be displayed.  
Specify Code  
Specify the error code of the logs. The error codes of the logs are compared to the  
characters that are entered and only logs with matching error codes will be  
displayed. For example, if "A0" is entered, logs whose error codes start with "A0" will  
be displayed.  
[Date & Time]  
Specify Start Date & Time  
Logs generated after the specified date and time can be displayed by selecting this  
item and entering a date and time.  
Specify End Date & Time  
Logs generated before the specified date and time can be displayed by selecting  
this item and entering a date and time.  
"Application", "HTTP Server", "Driver", and "System" correspond to the Log  
Messages contained in the "Guide to Creating Web Pages for Video  
Distribution" (CD-ROM). The page references shown below are for the PDF file.  
Application: Log messages related to applications (P.23)  
These log messages refer to applications such as WebView and picture  
recording.  
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Tip  
HTTP Server: Log messages related to the HTTP server (P.27)  
These log messages refer to the system’s HTTP server.  
Driver: Log messages related to the driver (P.30)  
These log messages refer to the PC card.  
System: Log messages related to the system (P.31)  
These log messages refer to the OS, network, or firmware upgrades.  
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Admin Viewer  
Admin Viewer is a viewer containing functions for managing the VB150. Compared to the Viewer for PC  
and Viewer for Java (P.103) 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.54).  
Connection time is unlimited (P.54).  
Exclusive camera control privileges. Invalidates  
control privileges held by and requests obtained from  
other viewers.  
Ignores view restrictions.  
Operates external devices (P.94).  
Displays notification message when motion is  
detected (P.95).  
Camera control by clicking or using dialog boxes (P.95).  
Function operations specific to the NU-700 (P.97).  
Control button  
Click this button to retrieve camera control privileges.  
Since most operations and settings of Admin Viewer are common with the  
Viewer for PC, basic camera control and the like are omitted here. This chapter  
describes only the functions and operations that are unique to Admin Viewer.  
The manual for the viewer is provided on the supplied CD-ROM  
( VIEWER-E.pdf).  
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Note  
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About the special privileges of administrators  
Since Admin Viewer has more special privileges than the Viewer for PC and Viewer  
for Java, please keep in mind the following points when using Admin Viewer:  
Since connection time is unlimited, please exit the viewer after viewing.  
When camera control privileges have been obtained, Admin Viewer  
forcibly continues to obtain these privileges. After viewing, be sure to exit  
the viewer or click the Control button again to release these privileges.  
When making settings, keep in mind that images outside the view  
restrictions are displayed also in the Viewer for PC and Viewer for Java that  
are connected simultaneously with Admin Viewer.  
Starting Up Admin Viewer  
Click the "Admin Viewer" on the VBAdmin Startup Panel or double-click the "Admin Viewer" icon  
on the desktop.  
When the Admin Livescope window appears, click the File  
then the Connect. The "Camera server address setting"  
dialog box appears. Enter the following items:  
Host Name (The IP address set on the VB150, P.36)  
User Name (root, P.35)  
Password (P.35)  
Then click the OK button. The video will then be displayed.  
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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.  
A message appears in the event a change occurs in  
the external device input status or when motion is  
detected.  
If the Admin Viewer window is minimized or in full-screen mode, the notification message  
for external device input appears after the normal display is restored. Also, this message is  
not displayed when the External Device Input & Motion Detect dialog box is displayed.  
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Note  
Displaying and saving the external device input status  
The external device input and motion detection statuses can be displayed and, when required,  
saved as a log.  
To Set External Device Input...  
1
Choose External Device Input from the Privilege  
menu.  
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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...  
Click the Control button to get camera control  
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2
privileges, then choose External Device Output from  
the Privilege menu.  
The External Device Output dialog box appears. The  
external device output status can be changed using  
the ON/OFF buttons for each terminal.  
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To close the dialog box, click Close.  
For more about external device input/output, see "dPicture Recording  
User's Guide P.1, 3".  
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Note  
Depending on the settings content, some operations are not available from  
Admin Viewer.  
Enabling/Disabling View Restrictions  
View restrictions can be enabled or disabled when controlling the camera.  
To Enable or Disable View Restrictions...  
Choose either "ON" or "OFF" for View Restriction in  
the Privilege menu.  
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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
2
Click the "Advanced camera control" button on the  
toolbars.  
AF/MF button  
Displays a dialog box for switching between Auto Focus and  
Manual Focus.  
Speed button  
Displays a dialog box for camera operation speed.  
Zoom button  
Lets you zoom in or zoom out. Zoom occurs when the button is  
held down and stops when it is released.  
Pan & Tilt/Home buttons  
Pan and Tilt movements occur in the direction of the arrows on the  
buttons. Operation occurs when the button is held down and stops  
when it is released. The center button is the Home button which,  
when clicked, returns the camera to its home position.  
The Focus dialog box appears when the AF/MF  
button is clicked.  
"Auto" is auto focus, "Auto (for domes)" is for the  
camera used in combination with a camera dome so  
that auto focus does not focus on the camera dome  
wall surface, and "Fixed at infinity" enables focusing  
on infinity. Under "Manual" focus, the focus can be  
adjusted by holding down the Far or Near buttons.  
The Speed dialog box appears when the Speed  
button is clicked.  
For the camera’s "Pan/Tilt Speed", select pan and  
tilt speeds as Fast, Normal or Slow.  
For the camera’s "Zoom Speed", select camera  
zoom speed as Fast or Slow.  
The “Focus Speed” parameter can only be used with  
the NU-700. You can select Fast or Slow as the  
focusing speed.  
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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  
newer model" check box is selected, then click OK.  
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3
Set the mouse cursor over the viewer. There are  
eight arrows, such as the up arrow at the top of the  
screen and the down arrow at the bottom of the  
screen, for making changes with the mouse cursor.  
There are also two central buttons, plus on the left  
and minus on the right, for making changes with the  
mouse cursor. In each case, click and hold to enable  
pan, tilt and zoom operations.  
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Admin Viewer  
Controlling NU-700  
NU-700-specific features can be used.  
To Make Settings...  
1
Click the "NU Series-specific Features" button on  
the toolbars.  
"Fixed Aperture", "Fixed Shutter Speed", "ND Filter"  
and "Wiper" settings can be specified. Refer to the  
User's Manual supplied with the NU-700 for details.  
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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.27)  
If the Power LED stays orange and does not change to green, this indicates that there is a  
system fault. Restore the factory default settings (P.108). If this does not resolve the  
problem, contact your Canon dealer.  
The Initial Setup Tool does not work.  
There will no longer be any effect on the Initial Setup Tool 20 minutes or more after power  
is turned on. If 20 minutes or more have passed, try turning the VB150 off and then on  
again, then repeat the setup procedure from the beginning (P.28).  
I forgot the password.  
Restore the factory default settings. (P.108)  
I cannot access the VB150 over the network.  
Check that the LAN cable is connected correctly. (P.27)  
If the initial setup (P.28) is not performed, the IP address of the VB150 is set to its  
factory default value of 192.168.100.1. Perform the initial setup to suit your network  
environment.  
Check that the VB150 network settings are correct. In particular, check that the IP address,  
subnet mask and default gateway address settings are valid for the network you are using.  
(P.30, 36)  
If access control for the VB150 is being used, check the settings (P.51).  
Check that the IP address or URL settings in the viewer software are correct.  
If the NAT function of the router is used, check that the VB150's IP address noted on the  
Web page is correct. (dGuide to Creating Web Pages for Video Distribution P.22)  
The video does not appear.  
Check that the camera is switched on and that the video cable is connected correctly (→  
P.27).  
If the video quality is poor, check the video quality settings on the VB150 (P.40). Also,  
check settings such as the display color setting as on the viewer PC.  
If you cannot see the video using the Viewer for Java, check system settings such as the  
browser version (P.19). Up-to-date information is provided at the following.  
(URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/)  
To view video using the Viewer for PC, it must first be installed. Please install Viewer for PC  
after confirming the operating environment (P.19).  
Check whether the video transmission port has been changed. (P.54).  
Check whether the video service time has been set. (P.54).  
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I cannot control the camera.  
Check that the RS-232C cable for camera control is connected correctly. (P.27)  
Check that the VB150 control port for the corresponding camera is set correctly. (P.54)  
Check to see if the camera control is restricted (P.54) or the camera angle is restricted  
by a preset (p.45).  
If multiple VC-C4/VC-C4Rs are cascade connected, check that the cables are connected  
correctly and that the settings are specified properly (P.41).  
Check whether the camera control port is set to "Not Controlled" (P.41).  
I cannot record or search pictures.  
Check that the flash memory card has been inserted properly. (P.111)  
When the number of recorded pictures exceeds the limit, erase pictures that you do not  
need or replace the memory card (P.46, 57).  
Check that the power to the camera is on and the cable has been connected properly. (P.27)  
The system tried to record the picture, but the picture may be bigger than the Max Picture  
Size specified on the VB150. Set a larger value as the Max Picture Size (P.46).  
If there is an error in the search results, try to recover the index (/card/images/index.vbi).  
Click on the "Rebuild" button (Rebuilding of recorded picture list) on the Administration  
Tools settings page to recover the index (P.57).  
The wireless LAN card does not work and communication fails.  
If you are using Infrastructure mode, check whether the ESS ID specified on the VB150  
matches the ESS ID of the access point (P.37).  
If you are using Ad-Hoc mode, check that the channel set on the VB150 matches channel  
on the PC (P.37).  
If you are using Infrastructure mode, check with the network administrator to determine  
whether you have access privileges to the access point.  
If the encryption key is enabled (P.37), check that the specified encryption key is the  
same as that used by the other party.  
If the wireless LAN card inserted in the VB150 and the wireless LAN devices used by the  
other party are made by different manufacturers, the connection itself may not be  
guaranteed to work correctly. Check with the wireless LAN device manufacturer.  
There may be something in the installation location that is blocking the radio waves (such  
as a concrete or metal wall) or there may be something generating radio interference  
(such as a cordless phone). Change the installation location and try again.  
If you have a problem, consult the ReadMe also. The ReadMe file may  
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contain important information not included in this manual. Be sure to read  
Note  
this file.  
The latest information is available at the following.  
URL: http://www.canon.com/webview/)  
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Specifications  
VB150  
Operating System  
Protocols  
DRYOS (Canon realtime operating system)  
TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, WebView (from Canon)  
Motion-JPEG (video quality settings variable from 1 to 99)  
JPEG (for still pictures)  
Video  
compression method  
0.1 to 30 fps (variable)  
Video transmission rate  
Output image sizes  
160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 240 (pixel)  
80 x 60, 160 x 120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 (pixel)  
HTTP, FTP, WebView Livescope  
Software  
Display image sizes  
Server  
Log management  
Syslog format (supports email, syslog and flash memory cards)  
Pan, tilt, zoom, brightness, shutter speed, focus mode, view restriction,  
camera control time, control queue length  
Camera control  
(Canon VC-C4, VC-C4R, NU-700)  
Access control (password/host), maximum view time, service period,  
number of concurrent connections (max. 50)  
Connection limitation  
4 (NTSC/PAL, BNC (2), RCA (2))  
Video input  
Serial port  
RS-232C (2) (mini-DIN8, camera control)  
Ethernet (1) (RJ45, 100Base-TX/10Base-T auto-negotiation,  
wireless LAN (1 PC card slot used) PSTN (1 PC card slot used).  
Network  
Interface  
PC card slot  
Display LED  
External I/O  
2 slots (3.3V/5V)  
Power, Network and PC card slot status display  
Input (2), output (2)  
248 x 167 x 52 mm (9 3/4 x 6 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.) (W x D x H)  
(excluding attachments)  
Dimensions  
Main unit  
Weight  
1.2kg  
specifications  
Operating environment  
Temp.: 0-40°C; Humidity: 20-85% RH (condensation free)  
AC adapter, power consumption 17 W or less  
Power supply  
DRYOS is a realtime OS built into Canon products and intended for the Internet and an  
intranet mobile devices and digital office equipment.  
AC Adapter  
Model  
Input  
PA-V16  
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Output  
Polarity  
Size  
13 V DC, 1.8 A  
Exterior (-), interior (+)  
58 x 118 x 25 mm (2 9/32 x 4 21/32 x 1 in.) (W x D x H) (excluding attachments)  
Approx. 205 g  
Weight  
These specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements, etc.  
Wire connection of the camera control cable (RS-232C)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Frame  
Frame  
Male 8pin mini-DIN Male 8pin mini-DIN  
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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. See "Picture  
Recording and External Device I/O Settings Page" (P.46) for information on the settings.  
Connect any sensors and switches to terminals with electrically separate GND terminals and  
power supplies.  
External Device Output Terminals (Out1, Out2)  
The external device output terminals consist of 2 white terminals (Out1 and Out2). Both terminal  
combinations are peers. The Internal controller switches the two output terminals to disconnected  
or connected condition. The output terminals use optocouplers and are separate from the internal  
circuit in the VB150. Loads connected to the output terminals should be within the following  
ratings:  
Rating across the output terminals  
DC : Up to 50V  
Continuous load current: 200 mA  
Internal Connection Chart  
+3.3V  
10kΩ  
10kΩ  
10kΩ  
0.1µF  
+
74LVC14  
Input terminals  
In1, In2  
-
Output terminals  
Out1, Out2  
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System Configuration  
Example of basic system configuration - Viewing videos using a viewer  
Sample system configuration  
VC  
MUN  
COM  
-C4  
AME  
RA  
f
:
4
-
6
4
m
I
C
A
T
ION  
m
1
C
:1.4  
-2.8  
Ethernet  
VC-C4  
(10/100Mbps)  
WebView Livescope  
VC-C4  
COM  
MUN  
f:4-6  
ICAT  
4mm 1:1ION  
.4-2  
CAM  
.8  
ERA  
VB150  
Viewer Software  
VC-C4  
(Viewer for PC or Viewer for Java)  
V
B
15  
0
Recommended browser  
Netscape Navigator/  
Communicator4.78 or later  
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later  
VC-C4  
MUN  
COM  
f:4-64  
ICAT  
ION  
C
AME  
mm  
1
:1.4  
RA  
-2.8  
VB150  
VC-C4  
V
B
15  
0
Internet  
This system configuration consists of the VB150 with Viewer Software (P.19). The Viewer Software consists of  
the Viewer for PC and the Viewer for Java.  
The Viewer for PC must be installed in advance from the supplied CD-ROM, while Viewer for Java is not installed in  
advance but automatically downloaded from the VB150. Since Viewer for Java is downloaded each time you want  
to view video, it is useful when viewing video for the first time. The Viewer for PC, however, is more convenient when  
you want to view video frequently.  
If you want to distribute live video of places such as popular tourist destinations from Web pages, it is best for your  
Web page visitors to use the Viewer for Java that does not need to be installed in advance.  
Viewer software types and functions  
Viewer Software  
Viewer for Java  
Functions  
Video from the VB150 can be displayed by a Web browser that can run Java applet.  
Because the Viewer for Java is automatically downloaded and does not need to be pre-installed,  
unlike the Viewer for PC, it is compatible with any platform that supports Java-capable environments.  
Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for Java penetrates firewalls. However, it may  
not run stably on some platforms or browser types.  
Also, because the viewer is downloaded when the Web page loads, start-up times and  
execution speeds are slower than the Viewer for PC.  
An application for viewing video from the VB150 that is launched from a Web browser.  
The Viewer for PC must be pre-installed.  
Install the Viewer for PC from the supplied CD-ROM.  
Viewer for PC  
Compared with the Viewer for Java, start-up is faster because the viewer does not need to be  
downloaded. This viewer is recommended for users who use it frequently.  
Because it supports the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for PC penetrates firewalls unscathed.  
Install the Viewer for PC from "MonSetup.exe" on the supplied CD-ROM.  
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The Viewer Software user's manual is on the supplied CD-ROM. (VIEWER-E.pdf)  
To connect the VB150 to the Internet, you require a leased line connection to an  
Internet service provider or a LAN-type dialup IP connection. If you are using a LAN-  
type dialup connection, check that the connection supports bidirectional calling.  
Note  
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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 15  
0
Server  
VB150  
Viewer PC  
Router  
Router  
Viewer PC  
This example shows the VB150 connected to a LAN by Ethernet. In this configuration, video can  
be seen by viewers in the same Ethernet segment as the VB150 and by viewers with access to  
that segment.  
To send log information such as faults and access statuses by e-mail and save that information to  
another computer, an SMTP server or a Syslog server is required.  
Sample Dialup Environment Configuration  
Modem  
Public switched  
telephone network  
Modem card  
Insert modem card.  
Call 123-4567  
VB 15  
0
VB150  
PPP local : 192.168.101.1  
PPP remote : 192.168.101.2  
Viewer PC  
192.168.101.2 is set.  
This example shows the VB150 connected in a dialup environment. In this configuration, video  
can be accessed by viewers which can dial up to the VB150 using a modem.  
In this situation, a modem card must be inserted into the card slot (use an operation-confirmed  
modem card). PPP (Point to Point Protocol) is used as the network protocol. For information on  
settings, refer to Chapter 3 (P.33).  
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Sample LAN plus Dialup Environment Configuration  
Viewer PC  
IP 192.168.100.2  
Modem  
Public switched  
telephone network  
Modem card  
VB150  
VB 15  
0
Call 123-4567  
IP 192.168.100.1  
PPP local  
: 192.168.101.1  
Viewer PC  
PPP remote : 192.168.101.2  
192.168.101.2 is set.  
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. Use an operation-  
confirmed modem card. Details are available at the following.  
URL : http://www.canon.com/webview/  
Sample ISP Environment Configuration  
Provide the appropriate  
Servers  
Modem  
server as required:  
HTTP (WWW)  
SMTP (mail)  
Syslog (log)  
Analog line  
Viewer PC  
Internet  
ISDN/  
leased line,  
Router  
ADSL/etc  
ISDN/  
leased line/ADSL, etc  
VB 15  
0
Viewer PC  
Client receiving  
images  
Server sending  
images  
VB150  
Router  
This example shows an environment in which the VB150 is connected to an ISP (Internet service  
provider). In this configuration, video can be seen by viewers capable of accessing the ISP.  
Bidirectional communication is required between the VB150 and the ISP.  
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Sample Network Configurations  
Sample Wireless LAN Environment Configuration  
Provide the appropriate  
server as required:  
HTTP (WWW)  
SMTP (mail)  
Syslog (log)  
Servers  
Insert a  
wireless LAN Card  
Wireless LAN access point  
VB  
1
50  
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.37 for details about the settings.  
Use an operation-confirmed wireless LAN card. Details are available at the following.  
URL : http://www.canon.com/webview/  
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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.  
Obtain the new firmware.  
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Visit the following Web site (URL:http://www.canon.com/webview) for the latest  
information on new firmware.  
Launch the "vb150rfu.exe" program on the enclosed CD-ROM and  
use the procedure below to perform the remote upgrade.  
2
1
Enter the IP address, user name and password.  
Server Address: Camera server IP address (P.36)  
HTTP Port : The HTTP port No. of the camera server (P.56)  
Administrator Name: Server administrator user name (P.35)  
Administrator Password: Server administrator password (P.35)  
2
The current version is displayed.  
3
Specify the firmware file to be transferred to the server.  
4
Store the transferred firmware in  
flash ROM.  
5
The completion window appears.  
Do not turn the VB150 off until the completion window appears. Turning the  
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VB150 off before the completion window appears may prevent the VB150 from  
Note  
starting up properly.  
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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.35) and the network  
settings (P.36). The procedure in “Initializing all settings” resets all the settings to their factory  
default values.  
Initializing settings other than system/network settings  
Launch the Web browser to access the VB150 Settings Title Page (P.34) and open the  
Administration Tools Settings Page (P.57). Click the Restore button to restore all the factory  
default settings, except for the System (P.35) and Network (P.36) settings. Note that once  
this button is clicked, the VB150 will restart automatically to restore the settings so that you  
cannot cancel the process.  
This button can be used when the VB150 is accessible via the network. Use this button when you  
want to restore the settings other than the System and Network settings.  
Initializing all settings  
Factory Defaults Reset switch  
Slot-B  
Dc In 13V  
Slot
A
B
A
B
RS232C  
CC1  
Video In  
CC2  
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
1
2
1
2
In  
Out  
Ether  
net  
100/10BT  
VB150 rear panel  
Unplug the AC adapter to turn the VB150 off. Use a pointed object such as the end of a paper clip  
to press the Factory Defaults Reset switch and then plug the AC adapter to turn the VB150 on. Be  
sure to hold down the Factory Defaults Reset switch for at least 5 seconds after the power is  
turned on. All VB150 settings will return to the factory default values, but the content of Web  
pages used for distributing videos that is saved on the VB150 will remain as is. Note that once the  
process is executed, it cannot be canceled.  
Use the Factory Defaults Reset switch when you have forgotten the password or IP address and  
that you cannot access the VB150 via the network.  
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before you restore the  
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factory default settings using the Restore button (P.109).  
Note  
Once the Factory Defaults Reset switch is pressed, the VB150’s network-  
related settings, such as the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway  
address will return to their factory default values, making it impossible to  
operate the VB150 from a PC connected to it. In this event, reset the IP  
address for your environment (P.29).  
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Factory Default Setting  
Item  
Item Setting 1 ( (y) (m) (d))  
Setting  
Item setting 2 ( (y) (m) (d))  
Administrator ID  
Administrator password  
Settings page path  
Device name  
root  
VB150  
admin  
None  
Date and time  
Offset from GMT  
9
Ethernet  
Use  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
192.168.100.1  
255.255.255.0  
Wireless LAN  
Network Mode  
Channel  
Use  
Ad-Hoc  
10  
ESS ID  
ANY  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
192.168.150.1  
255.255.255.0  
PPP  
Use  
Receive and Call  
Country Selector  
Modem max speed  
PPP local address  
PPP remote address  
PPP account list  
Dial Method  
Receive only(PPP)  
Japan  
57600  
192.168.101.1  
192.168.101.2  
None  
None  
Phone Number  
User Name  
None  
None  
Password  
None  
Static route settings  
Interface  
Destination  
Mask  
Gateway address  
None  
None  
None  
None  
Connection keeping  
Target Address  
Interval  
No check  
0.0.0.0  
1
Camera Common Settings  
Main camera  
Video Signal  
Camera 1  
NTSC  
Video Input  
Single  
Baud rate  
9600  
Return to Home Position  
No check  
Camera Settings  
Camera Name  
Check  
Camera 1  
Wide converter  
Not Used  
Video Capture size  
Video Quality  
320 x 240  
50  
Camera control port/  
Cascade Number  
Camera 1: CC1/1  
Camera 2: CC2/1  
Camera 3: Not controlled/  
None  
Camera 4: Not controlled/  
None  
Home position  
Pan  
Tilt  
None  
None  
None  
Standard  
Auto  
Zoom  
Brightness  
Shutter speed  
Focus mode  
Auto  
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Item  
Item setting 1 ( (y) (m) (d)) Item setting 2 ( (y) (m) (d))  
Setting  
None/None  
None/None  
None/None  
View restrictions  
Upper/Lower value  
Left/Right value  
Telephoto/Wide  
Preset  
None  
None  
None  
Picture recording  
Access Control  
Webview Livescope  
Video Transmission Port  
Camera Control Port  
Max Clients  
65310  
65311  
50  
Control Queue Length  
Max Frame rate (fps)  
Max View Time (sec)  
Max Camera Control Time (sec)  
Camera Stabilization Time  
Service time restriction  
50  
30.0  
0
20  
1500  
None  
Miscellaneous Settings  
HTTP Port  
Maximum keep-alive  
Time (sec)  
80  
10  
Global Address for  
Web pages  
None  
Name Server Address (1)  
Name Server Address (2)  
Name Server Address (3)  
None  
None  
None  
Mail Server Host  
None  
Sender's Mail Address  
Recipient Mail Address  
Use a dialup connection  
for sending e-mail  
None  
None  
No check  
Syslog Server Host  
Max Log File Number  
Max Log File Size  
(Kbytes)  
None  
10  
64  
Log mail collection time  
0
Handling of Error  
Handling of Warning  
Handling of Information  
No checks  
No checks  
No checks  
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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  
Insert the flash memory card  
Slot-B  
Dc In 13V  
Slot-A  
A
B
A
B
RS232C  
1
CC1  
Video In  
CC2  
V1  
V2  
V3  
V4  
into the VB150.  
1
2
1
2
Out  
Ethernet  
100/10BT  
You can insert the card into either  
slot. But if flash memory cards are  
VB150 rear panel  
Flash memory card  
inserted in both slots, you cannot use both cards at the same time. Preparation is  
complete when the LED on the front of the VB150 changes from green to orange.  
Create the directories.  
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3
Create directories named "htdocs" and "logs", for Web page data (hereafter referred to  
as content) and log data respectively, on the flash memory card. You can create the  
directories using ftp commands or by inserting the flash memory card into a notebook  
PC etc and using file operations.  
Save the content.  
You can save the content to the flash memory card using either file operations on a  
notebook PC etc or remotely using FTP. When a flash memory card is inserted  
correctly, it is mounted in the VB150 file system as a directory named "/card". The  
content data is stored as files in the /card/htdocs directory (file names made up of eight  
alphanumeric characters followed by a three-character extension). Data can also be  
stored in the flash memory built into the VB150. However, due to the limited available  
space (550 kilobytes), only the minimum required amount of data can be stored.  
Device  
File system  
URL  
(accessed by an ftp client)  
(accessed from a Web browser)  
On-board flash  
memory  
ftp://IP address/htdocs  
http://IP address/  
Flash memory card  
ftp://IP address/card/htdocs  
http://IP address/opt/  
To use a Web browser as an FTP client:  
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Insert "user name: password@" before the IP address, as in "ftp://  
root:[email protected]/card/htdocs". The FTP user is restricted to the  
system administrator (P.35). The VB150 does not support anonymous FTP.  
Use a flash memory card for which operation has been checked. Refer to  
the Canon website for details.  
Note  
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Index  
<A>  
<E>  
Access control ........................................... 51  
Account ................................... 35, 38, 51, 63  
Ad-Hoc mode .................................... 37, 100  
Admin Viewer ............. 48, 50, 54, 60, 62, 64,  
72, 73, 77, 78, 92  
Error code ........................................... 90, 91  
ESS ID .............................................. 37, 100  
Event ............................................. 48, 49, 57  
External device ................ 22, 46, 47, 48, 49,  
50, 56, 57, 80, 92, 93, 94, 102  
Administrator ID ................................ 35, 107  
Advanced camera control ......................... 95  
AE lock ................................................ 66, 67  
Applet ...................................................... 103  
Area ratio................................. 82, 84, 85, 86  
<F>  
Factory default setting ............ 22, 33, 35, 47,  
53, 57, 99, 108, 109  
Field of view angle .................. 41, 43, 45, 77  
Filter .............................................. 89, 90, 91  
Firewall .................................................... 103  
Firmware ................................................. 107  
Flash memory card ..... 19, 22, 46, 56, 100, 111  
Focus mode .............................................. 41  
Frame rate ......................... 40, 54, 82, 87, 88  
<B>  
Backlight adjustment ........................... 66, 81  
Baud rate............................................. 38, 40  
BNC socket ......................................... 22, 27  
<C>  
<G>  
Camera control connector ................... 22, 42  
Camera control time .................................. 54  
Camera name ..................................... 40, 47  
Cascade ................................ 27, 41, 42, 100  
Channel..................................................... 37  
Connection information ....................... 66, 69  
Connection keeping .................................. 39  
Control queue length................................. 54  
Controllable range and video capture range ..... 43  
Country selector ........................................ 38  
Create the directories.............................. 111  
Gateway address .......................... 29, 36, 39  
Global address .......................................... 55  
<H>  
Home position ..................................... 41, 95  
Host ....................... 51, 52, 55, 56, 63, 69, 92  
HTTP........................................... 53, 91, 103  
HTTP port ............................. 55, 63, 69, 107  
HTTP server.................................. 51, 55, 91  
<D>  
<I>  
Device name ....................................... 35, 47  
Detection indicator .............................. 82, 85  
Dial timeout ............................................... 38  
Dialup ........................................................ 55  
DNS .......................................................... 55  
Duration................................... 82, 84, 85, 86  
Idle timeout ............................................... 38  
Infrastructure mode ........................... 37, 100  
Install......................... 19, 31, 59, 61, 99, 103  
IP address .................. 29, 30, 31, 33, 36, 37,  
52, 53, 63, 69, 92, 107, 108, 111  
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<K>  
Password.................... 29, 33, 35, 38, 51, 63,  
92, 99, 107, 108  
PC card ..................... 20, 21, 22, 57, 91, 111  
Picture mail ......................................... 35, 47  
Picture recording .............. 41, 46, 48, 49, 50,  
57, 76, 79, 80, 91  
Keep-alive time.......................................... 55  
<L>  
Port number ........................................ 63, 69  
Power supply .......................... 21, 27, 28, 30,  
37, 99, 107, 108  
LAN ....................... 17, 28, 36, 103, 104, 105  
LiveApplet ................................................. 79  
Log ............................ 35, 55, 56, 91, 93, 111  
Log Viewer .......................................... 60, 89  
PPP ........... 30, 36, 38, 39, 55, 104, 105, 106  
Preset ........................ 45, 48, 50, 82, 84, 100  
Preset Setting Tool ........................ 60, 75, 82  
Preview ................................... 71, 73, 76, 78  
Proxy ............................................. 53, 63, 87  
<M>  
MAC address ................................ 29, 30, 31  
Mail ................................... 35, 48, 55, 56, 86  
Main camera ............................................. 40  
Max number of pictures..................... 46, 100  
Max picture size ................................ 46, 100  
Maximum number of clients ...................... 54  
Modem .................... 20, 22, 37, 38, 104, 105  
Motion detection.......... 47, 48, 60, 80, 92, 93  
<R>  
RCA pin-jack ....................................... 22, 27  
Restart ................ 30, 34, 35, 43, 57, 68, 108  
RS-232C ................................... 2, 20, 22, 27  
<S>  
<N>  
Sample page ............................................. 55  
Save the content ..................................... 111  
Schedule ........................... 47, 50, 57, 81, 83  
Sensitivity ...................................... 82, 84, 85  
Shutter speed...................................... 41, 97  
Sold separatery ................ 18, 19, 20, 40, 46,  
48, 56, 111  
NAT ..................................................... 55, 99  
ND filter ............................................... 87, 97  
Network ...................... 20, 25, 28, 36, 37, 39,  
87, 91, 99, 104, 108  
Network mode ........................................... 37  
No. of days recorded pictures held ............ 46  
Notification message................................. 93  
NU-700 20, 22, 40, 41, 43, 67, 87, 92, 95, 97  
Static route control .................................... 39  
Status list .................... 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79  
Still picture .............................. 46, 47, 50, 54  
Subnet mask ................... 29, 36, 37, 99, 108  
<P>  
<T>  
Pan .................. 41, 43, 45, 47, 71, 73, 77, 95  
Panorama preview .................. 71, 74, 76, 79  
Panorama Creation Tool...................... 59, 65  
Parameter ................... 40, 45, 47, 77, 79, 84  
TCP port.............................................. 54, 55  
Tilt ................... 41, 43, 45, 47, 71, 73, 77, 95  
Transmission rate ...................................... 37  
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<U>  
URL for settings ........................................ 63  
<V>  
VB Administration Tools .... 40, 45, 59, 61, 63  
VBAdmin Startup Panel ...................... 59, 64  
VBCollector ......................................... 19, 46  
VC-C4(VC-C4R) .............. 20, 22, 27, 40, 41,  
42, 43, 67, 69, 100  
Video capture size......................... 40, 46, 69  
Video input ................................................ 40  
Video input socket ......................... 22, 40, 42  
Video quality ........................... 40, 46, 87, 99  
Video signal ........................................ 29, 40  
View restriction ................. 40, 41, 43, 44, 71,  
73, 76, 79, 94  
View Restriction Tool ..................... 60, 64, 70  
View time................................................... 54  
Viewer for Java ................. 18, 19, 31, 45, 51,  
79, 92, 99, 103  
Viewer for PC ............. 18, 19, 31, 45, 46, 51,  
79, 92, 99, 103  
<W>  
Web browser ................. 19, 20, 31, 103, 111  
WebView Livescope MV/LE ......... 17, 20, 35,  
40, 48, 51, 61  
WEP .......................................................... 37  
Wide converter .............................. 20, 40, 43  
Wireless LAN ................... 20, 22, 30, 36, 37,  
39, 100, 106  
<Z>  
Zoom ..................... 41, 43, 45, 47, 72, 77, 95  
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OCEANIA  
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