Canon Vb-C60 - Ptz Network Camera Start Manual
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- Page 1 Please read this Start Guide and Operation Guide carefully before using. Be sure to read the “a Safety Precautions” section before using for proper operation. Keep this guide in a readily accessible location for future reference.
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Page 2: Introduction
For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. Exclusion of Liability If the Product is connected to a recording device, Canon Inc. shall not be responsible for any financial losses that may be incurred as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss. - Page 3 Malfunction, failure of VK-Lite or other factors may cause problems, such as recording failure, recorded data corruption or loss. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred by the user as a result of such problems.
- Page 4 Introduction MPEG-4 NOTICE ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ...................... ii Contents ......................v Package Contents ..................vii User’s Manual ......................viii How to Read This Guide ................. ix Icons ........................... ix Safety Precautions ..................x Maintenance ......................xvi Chapter 1 Before Using VB-C60 Features ......................1-2 Bundled Software .................. -
Page 6: Contents
Contents Step3 Initial Setting ..................2-9 Initial Setting ......................2-9 Viewing Image ....................... 2-12 Step4 Camera Installation ................2-14 Setting at Upright Position ..................2-14 Ceiling-Mounting with Ceiling Mount Cover SS60-S-VB/SS60-B-VB (Option) ..2-15 Ceiling-Mounting with Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S (Option) ......2-19 Chapter 3 Appendix Dimensions .................... -
Page 7: Package Contents
SOUND : Folder containing sample files for audio playback * For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. VB-C60B is a black-color version of VB-C60. It is strongly recommended to use VB-C60B when using an optional Indoor Dome Housing (➝ P.1-15), so that the camera’s Note lens ring (lens frame) reflects off the dome’s inner surface less than VB-C60. -
Page 8: User's Manual
Package Contents User’s Manual VB-C60 comes with two guides; “Start Guide” (this guide) and “Operation Guide” (on supplied Setup CD-ROM). Start Guide Operation Guide (VBC60OG_E.pdf) Start Guide explains the safety Operation Guide explains how to configure precautions, the types of bundled the basic settings for VB-C60, how to use software, the system requirements, and VBAdmin Tools and VB-C60 Viewer, and... -
Page 9: How To Read This Guide
How to Read This Guide Icons Following icons are used to draw reader’s attention to particularly important text in this guide. The screenshots in Start Guide and Operation Guide are taken in Windows Vista. However, those screenshots will be the same as those taken in Windows XP, unless explicitly indicated otherwise. Icon Explanation Important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited during... -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
a Safety Precautions A triangle with an exclamation mark is intended to alert to users the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment. a Important Warnings a CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). - Page 11 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 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Page 12: A Important Safety Instructions
In these safety instructions, the word having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the “equipment” refers to the Canon Network Camera VB-C60 and all its accessories. power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. - Page 13 16. When any of the following occurs, immediately switch off the equipment, unplug it from the main power supply and contact your nearest Canon supplier. Do not continue to use the equipment as this can cause a fire or electric shock.
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Page 14: Usage Notice Of Audio
Manual, P.95), Image Stabilizer (→ dOperation Guide, P.1-16) or VK-Lite recording software (→ P.1-6) for surveillance, where high standards of reliability are required at all times. Canon accepts no liability whatsoever for any problems that arise as a result of the operation of Motion Detection, Automatic Tracking or the VK-Lite recording software. - Page 15 a Safety Precautions Notes on PoE HUB a CAUTION: ● Use the PoE HUB or Midspan which is compliant with IEEE802.3af and has been confirmed for the interoperability with the camera. ● Do not touch the tip of the LAN cable with a wet hand.
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Page 16: Maintenance
a Safety Precautions Maintenance Be sure to turn the power off before maintenance (➝ P.2-7). Cleaning the Equipment 1. Carefully wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of mild detergent 2. Wipe with dry cloth Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens surface with a commercial lens cleaner. -
Page 17: Chapter 1 Before Using Vb-C60
Chapter Before Using VB-C60 This chapter describes features, the bundled software, the operating environment and the names and functions of the system components. -
Page 18: Features
Features VB-C60 is a compact network camera, equipped with both camera and server functionalities. 40x Optical AF Zoom Lens and Pan / Tilt Control Equipped with a 40x optical (and digital 4x) high-magnification zoom lens, VB-C60 is ideal for a wide variety of video surveillance applications, such as indoors including retails and offices, as well as parking lots, manufacturing plants and other indoors. - Page 19 Features Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer effectively works to compensate for image blur caused by shaking of cameras mounted on the ceiling, a pole or other places with vibration. * Image Stabilizer cannot correct image blur caused by instantaneous shake or vibration that exceeds a certain level.
- Page 20 Features Suitable for Various Installation Environments The optional Indoor Dome Housing and Ceiling Mount Cover are available for ceiling mounted installations (→ P.1-15). There are two types of the dome housing. One is “Smoked”, which enables you to monitor without drawing people’s attention. The other is “Clear”, which makes people more aware of presence of the camera, as well as protects from dusts.
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Page 21: Bundled Software
Bundled Software The software listed below is bundled with VB-C60. For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0 (→ P.2-9) VB Initial Setting Tool is for initial settings of the camera. The tool is available on the Setup CD-ROM (→ P.2-4). -
Page 22: Network Video Recorder Vk-Lite V2.0
Bundled Software Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.0 (→ dSetup Guide) “VK-Lite v2.0”, a simplified version of the optional software “Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v2.0” (→ P.1-17), is bundled with VB-C60. VK-Lite consists of two software applications described below. VK-Lite Software Configuration Type Description License... - Page 23 Bundled Software Main Functional Limitations in VK-Lite and VK-64/VK-16 Type Main functional limitations VK-Lite v2.0 VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 Camera connection Max. number of cameras 64/16 JPEG Recording format JPEG MPEG-4 Normal Schedule recording (Continuous recording, Normal Schedule recording Sensor event recording, Storage server Recording mode (Continuous recording)
- Page 24 Bundled Software Comparison between Two Viewers VB-C60 has two viewers. The main differences between those two viewers are as follows. Viewer Live video display Audio Receive audio from VB-C60 VB-C60 Viewer JPEG (one-way communication) Send and receive audio VK-Lite Viewer JPEG/MPEG-4 (two-way communication) VB-C60 Viewer audio reception (one-way communication)
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Page 25: Operating Environment
Operating Environment For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site. VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0, VBAdmin Tools Ver. 4.0, VB-C60 Viewer Ver. 1.0 Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (SP1)/Internet Explorer 7.0 Operating System/ Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (SP2)/Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2) or 7.0 Web Browser Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition (SP2)/Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP2) or 7.0... -
Page 26: Notes On Operating Environment
Notes on Operating Environment Windows Vista/XP If you start up VB Initial Setting Tool on Windows Vista/XP, the Windows Security Alert dialog may appear. If the dialog appears, click “Unblock”. Once you click “Unblock”, the dialog box will not be displayed again. -
Page 27: Windows Vista
Notes on Operating Environment Windows Vista When you use VB-C60 and VK-Lite on Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/ Ultimate, following functional limitations apply. Recording Software VK-Lite v2.0 Warning dialog appeared when opening the Storage Server Configuration dialog If User Account Control is enabled on Windows Vista, the User Account Control dialog will appear when you launch the Storage Server Configuration tool. - Page 28 Notes on Operating Environment Storage location of recorded video On Windows Vista, snap shots and video files cannot be saved into the Windows folder or the Program Files folder on the system drive. Shadow Backup You cannot use shadow backup of Windows Vista. So, if once you delete a configuration file of VK-Lite, you cannot restore the file with shadow backup.
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Page 29: System Components And Operation
System Components and Operation Front Lens 40x optical AF zoom lens with 56° horizontal field of view Camera head Head arm The LED lights in blue. • On - When the power is turned on, the camera is rebooted, or while the power is on. - Page 30 System Components and Operation Bottom The MAC address and serial number required for the network settings are printed on the bottom of the camera. Make a note of them before installing the camera. Screw hole for Ceiling Bracket Used for the in-ceiling bracket of an optional Indoor Dome Housing or the ceiling mounting bracket of a Ceiling...
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Page 31: Options
Options Please purchase optional components separately as required. Ceiling Mount Cover SS60-S-VB/SS60-B-VB Optional Ceiling Mount Cover is available for VB-C60 only. Two colors are available, Silver (SS60-S-VB) or Black (SS60-B-VB), for use with VB-C60 (silver) and VB-C60B (black) respectively. Using example Indoor Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S Optional Indoor Dome Housing is available for VB-C60 only. -
Page 32: Ac Adapter Pa-V17
Options AC Adapter PA-V17 Optional AC adapter PA-V17 is available for VB-C60 only. Use the AC adapter when the PoE HUB or external power supply is not used. VK-Lite Additional Viewer License VK-Lite additional Viewer License is a license for additional viewers, which is required for each PC where VK-Lite Viewer is installed. -
Page 33: Network Video Recorder Vk-64/Vk-16 V2.0
VK-64/VK-16 Screen Example VB-C60 is not supported by the older versions of VK-64/VK-16. If using an older version, you need to upgrade VK-64/VK-16 to the latest version. Visit Canon Web Note site for the details. - Page 34 1-18...
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Page 35: Chapter 2 Initial Setting And Installation
Chapter Initial Setting and Installation This chapter explains how to install a camera. First, install required software from the Setup CD-ROM. Then connect the camera to the network and carry out the initial settings. Check the image on VB-C60 Viewer and then install the camera. -
Page 36: Setup Procedure
Bundled Setup CD-ROM Step2 Connection to the Network Connect a camera and PC to the network (→ P.2-6). If you are using a PoE HUB or Midspan, contact your Canon sales representative. VB-C60 LAN cable PoE HUB The illustration shows the camera connected via a PoE HUB. -
Page 37: Step4 Camera Installation
Setup Procedure Step4 Camera Installation Place or install the camera securely (→ P.2-14). The illustration shows an installation example using optional Ceiling Mount Cover. Step3 Initial Setting Start up VB Initial Setting Tool and carry out initial settings for the camera (→... -
Page 38: Step1 Software Installation
Step1 Software Installation Installing Software Install required software from the bundled CD-ROM (→ P.1-6). Software for initial settings and management Type Description A tool for initial camera settings (→ P.2-9) VB Initial Setting Tool Only the administrator needs to install this tool. Software for managing the camera (→... - Page 39 Step1 Software Installation At this point, you are required to install VB Initial Setting Tool required for initial settings for VB-C60. 1. Insert the supplied Setup CD-ROM into your PC and follow the steps below q Make sure that all other applications are closed. Select “My Computer” from the “Start” menu bar.
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Page 40: Step2 Connection To The Network
Step2 Connection to the Network Connecting to the Network In the example described here, one camera is connected to a PC via a HUB. Connect a LAN cable to VB-C60 to turn the camera on. Note that if you turn on the camera and then leave it for 20 minutes, VB Initial Setting Tool (→... - Page 41 Step2 Connection to the Network ● Please ask our sales personnel about PoE HUB and Midspan. ● Refer to the manual of PoE HUB or Midspan for how to use it. Note ● The maximum length of a LAN cable to connect a camera and a PoE HUB is 100 m. ●...
- Page 42 Step2 Connection to the Network External power supply Screwdriver Tightening torque: 0.2 N·m (max.) When using external power supply, use the Power Connector (→ P.vii) supplied with the camera as shown Stripping length on the right. Supply 12VDC or 24VAC from a power supply insulated from 100-240VAC supply.
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Page 43: Step3 Initial Setting
Step3 Initial Setting Initial Setting Using VB Initial Setting Tool, specify the network settings for VB-C60. 1. Start up VB Initial Setting Tool Double-click the “VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0” on the desktop, or select “Start” menu → “Programs” → “Webview Livescope” → “VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0”. Start up by double-clicking the desktop icon 2. - Page 44 Step3 Initial Setting 3. Enter user name “root” and factory default password “VB-C60” (case sensitive) then enter the IP address and subnet mask If you do not want to specify a default gateway address, untick the “Enter a default gateway address”...
- Page 45 Step3 Initial Setting 4. A setup progress window appears and your settings will be saved 5. Click “OK” ● Set an appropriate IP address for your system. Contact your network administrator for advice on setting the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address. Note ●...
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Page 46: Viewing Image
Step3 Initial Setting Viewing Image After completing the initial setting, check the video image from the camera using VB-C60 Viewer. At this point, specify the network settings on the PC so that they match the IP address and subnet mask set on the camera. 1. - Page 47 Step3 Initial Setting 3. A viewer starts up and displays the video image from the camera ● A user authentication window appears after clicking “Setting Page” or “Admin Viewer” in camera’s top page. Note The factory default user name and password are as follows: User name: root Password: VB-C60 from Admin Viewer...
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Page 48: Step4 Camera Installation
Step4 Camera Installation Before Installation → Be sure to set the IP address ( P.2-10) before installing the camera. ● If 20 minutes or more pass after the camera is turned on, the camera stops sending requests for IP address allocation and it cannot detect the IP address using VB Note Initial Setting Tool. -
Page 49: Ceiling-Mounting With Ceiling Mount Cover Ss60-S-Vb/Ss60-B-Vb (Option)
Step4 Camera Installation Using a Tripod The screw hole for tripod mounting is on the bottom of the camera. Always use a tripod mounting screw that is less 30mm 5.5mm than 5.5 mm (0.22 in.) in length. The use of screws (1.18inch) (0.22inch) Note... - Page 50 Step4 Camera Installation 1. Screw the Ceiling Bracket to a camera with supplied four screws 2. Determine the mounting position using supplied Template Determine and mark the mounting screw and cable hole positions using a pencil, with considering the camera direction. Direction the camera is facing Distance between screws: 157mm (6.18inch) Screw holes for M4.0 screws...
- Page 51 Step4 Camera Installation 4. Fix the Safety Wire Secure the Safety Wire to an anchor or the structure, and then fix the wire to the camera using a supplied screw. If the cable hole cannot be drilled because the ceiling is concrete etc, secure the wire to an appropriate position.
- Page 52 Step4 Camera Installation 7. Attach Ceiling Mount Cover to the camera Align the (o) mark on the cover with the (|) mark on the back of the camera, and then rotate the cover clockwise to the (|) mark. Make sure that the Ceiling Mount Cover is attached securely. Note If the cables cannot be fit in the roof space, because the ceiling is concrete for example, or they cannot be in the Ceiling Mount Cover, cut the notch of the Ceiling Mount...
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Page 53: Ceiling-Mounting With Dome Housing Vb-Rd51S-C/S (Option)
Step4 Camera Installation Ceiling-Mounting with Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S (Option) Follow the steps below to mount the camera on the ceiling with Indoor Dome Housing (option). See the outer view of the dome (→ P.3-2) to determine the mounting position and direction. ●... - Page 54 Step4 Camera Installation 2. Determine the mounting position Determine and mark the hole positions for Backside Ceiling Bracket and In-Ceiling Bracket using the template for dome, with considering the camera direction. Dome Template Backside Ceiling Bracket Direction the camera is facing ø...
- Page 55 Step4 Camera Installation 6. Fix the safety wire Secure the Safety Wire to an anchor or the structure, and then fix the wire to the camera using a supplied screw. 7. Connect the camera with a LAN cable through the cable hole When using the AC adapter (option) or external power supply, connect the power cable to the camera Connect the cables to external device I/O terminal or audio I/O terminal as required.
- Page 56 Step4 Camera Installation 9. Mount the dome Align the (o) mark on the dome with the (|) mark on the In-Ceiling Bracket, and then rotate the dome clockwise to the (|) mark so that the screw hole for mounting is in the correct position. 10.
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Page 57: Chapter 3 Appendix
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Page 58: Dimensions
Dimensions VB-C60/VB-C60B 105mm (4.13inch) 54mm (2.13inch) 142mm (5.59inch) 71mm (2.80inch) 142mm (5.60inch) * Excluded rubber foot thickness Ceiling Mount Cover SS60-S-VB/SS60-B-VB (Option) 196mm (7.72inch) 143mm (5.63inch) 196mm (7.72inch) 143mm (5.63inch) Indoor Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S (Option) 210mm (8.27inch) 210mm (8.27inch) 133mm (5.24inch) 154mm (6.06inch) (circumscribed diameter) 133mm (5.24inch) -
Page 59: Specifications
* IPv4: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP (MIB2), SMTP (client), Server DHCP (client), DNS (client), ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, SMTP authentication, WV-HTTP (Canon only) Protocol IPv6: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SNMP (MIB2), SMTP (client), DNS (client), ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP,... - Page 60 Specifications VB-C60 / VB-C60B LAN × 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (Auto / Full duplex / Half-duplex)) Network Terminal ϕ3.5 monaural mini-jack connecter (LINE IN and MIC IN can be Audio Input Terminal switched in the setting page.) LINE IN × 1 (for amplifier microphone) or MIC IN × 1 (for microphone (LINE IN / MIC IN) Interface w/o amplifier)
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Page 61: Built-In Terminal
Built-In Terminal External Device I/O and Audio I/O are available on the rear of the camera. External device output terminals Audio input terminal Audio output terminal External device input terminals External Device I/O Terminal VB-C60 has two input and two output terminals for external devices. VB-C60 Viewer and VK-Lite Viewer allow you to check the status of external device input and to control external device output (→... - Page 62 Built-In Terminal External Device Output Terminals (OUT1, OUT2) The external device output terminal consists of two pairs of output terminals (OUT1, OUT2), which are nonpolar. The Viewer switches the 2 output terminals to disconnected or connected condition. The output terminals use photo couplers and are separate from the internal circuit in the VB-C60. A load to the output terminals should be within the following rated range: Rating across the output terminals: Max.
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Page 63: Audio I/O Terminal
Built-In Terminal Audio I/O Terminal You can send and receive audio via a viewer, by connecting a microphone and a speaker with amplifier to the camera. ø3.5 monaural mini-jack connector is used. Audio Input Terminal (LINE IN and MIC IN) An audio input terminal is to connect a microphone to VB-C60. - Page 64 One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042-1198 6 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge Middlesex, UB11 1JA, United Kingdom ● If you have any questions, call the Canon CANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE 12 Rue De L’lndustrie, 92414 Corbevoie, Cedex, U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at Fance 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A.