Canon Vb-C60 - Ptz Network Camera Guide

Please read this Start Guide and Operation Guide carefully before using.
Be sure to read the “aSafety Precautions” section before using for proper
operation. Keep this guide in a readily accessible location for future reference.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C60/VB-C60B (hereafter referred to as
VB-C60).
The only difference between VB-C60 and VB-C60B is the body color.
This Start Guide describes how to set up and install VB-C60. The detailed procedures for using
VB-C60 are explained in the Operation Guide provided on the Setup CD-ROM. Read these guides
carefully before using VB-C60 to ensure that you make the best possible use of this product. Also, be
sure to read the “aSafety Precautions” in this guide.
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.
Copyright
Videos, images or sounds recorded with your VB-C60 may not be utilized or published, without
consent of copyright holders, if any, except in such a way as permitted for personal use under the
relevant copyright law.
Notes
1. All rights reserved.
2. The contents of this guide are subject to change without any notice.
3. Every effort has been made to ensure that this guide is flawless. However, if you find any
errors, please contact us.
4. Notwithstanding the above, Canon shall not be responsible for any effects resulting from the
use of this guide.
Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the utilization of video/audio
When using VB-C60 (for video or audio recording), it is the responsibility of the users to
take all care to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights. Canon shall have
no liability whatsoever in this regard.
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●Please be sure to gain approval of the building management office before installing a
camera, if copyrighted architectural structures or copyrighted premises are got into the
frame.
Legal Notice
In some countries or regions, monitoring via a camera is banned by the law or regulation,
and the law or regulation depends on the country or region.
Before using VB-C60, confirm the law or regulation of the country or region where the
camera is used.
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Trademark Notice
●Canon and the Canon logo are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
●Microsoft, Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
●Windows is legally recognized as the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
●Other brands or product names in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
Use of Bundled Software “VK-Lite” (Disclaimer)
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.
■European Union (and EEA) only.
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed
of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your
national laws implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection
point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy
a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this
type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to
potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE.
Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective
usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or
visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
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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. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND
ADDITIONAL LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://
WWW.MPEGLA.COM.
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was
encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider
licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted
or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
Third Party’s Software
The product (network camera and bundled VK-Lite viewer) contains third party’s software
modules. For detail information, please refer to ReadMe-E.txt on the supplied CD-ROM.
Each module’s license conditions are also available in the License folder on the same
CD-ROM.
Software under GPL and LGPL
If you would like to obtain the source code under GPL/LGPL, please contact the dealer,
where you purchased the product, or a sales agent.
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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 ......................................................................................... 1-5
VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0 ....................................................................................... 1-5
VBAdmin Tools Ver. 4.0 ........................................................................................... 1-5
VB-C60 Viewer Ver. 1.0 ........................................................................................... 1-5
Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.0 ..................................................................... 1-6
Operating Environment ................................................................................ 1-9
VB Initial Setting Tool v4.0, VBAdmin Tools Ver. 4.0, VB-C60 Viewer Ver. 1.0 ........ 1-9
Network Video Recorder VK-Lite v2.0 ..................................................................... 1-9
Notes on Operating Environment.............................................................. 1-10
Windows Vista/XP .................................................................................................. 1-10
Windows Server 2003 ............................................................................................ 1-10
Windows Vista ........................................................................................................ 1-11
System Components and Operation......................................................... 1-13
Options ........................................................................................................ 1-15
Ceiling Mount Cover SS60-S-VB/SS60-B-VB ........................................................ 1-15
Indoor Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S .................................................................. 1-15
AC Adapter PA-V17 ............................................................................................... 1-16
VK-Lite Additional Viewer License ......................................................................... 1-16
Network Video Recorder VK-64/VK-16 v2.0 .......................................................... 1-17
Chapter 2 Initial Setting and Installation
Setup Procedure ........................................................................................... 2-2
Step1 Software Installation .......................................................................... 2-4
Installing Software .................................................................................................... 2-4
Step2 Connection to the Network ............................................................... 2-6
Connecting to the Network ....................................................................................... 2-6
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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 ................................................................................................... 3-2
VB-C60/VB-C60B .................................................................................................... 3-2
Ceiling Mount Cover SS60-S-VB/SS60-B-VB (Option) ............................................ 3-2
Indoor Dome Housing VB-RD51S-C/S (Option) ...................................................... 3-2
Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-3
Built-In Terminal ............................................................................................ 3-5
External Device I/O Terminal ................................................................................... 3-5
Audio I/O Terminal ................................................................................................... 3-7
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Package Contents
A VB-C60 package contains following items. If any of these items are missing, please contact the
retailer, where you purchased the product.
1. VB-C60 main unit
4. Setup CD-ROM 5. Start Guide (This guide)
6. Warranty Card (NTSC only)
Setup CD-ROM Contents
ReadMe-J.txt : Notes not included in this guide (in Japanese)
ReadMe-E.txt : Notes not included in this guide (in English)
MANUAL : Folder containing instruction manuals (in English and Japanese) other than
this guide *
VBTools : Folder for bundled software installers (see below) *
VBToolsInstall.exe : VB Initial Setting Tool installer and VBAdmin Tools installer *
VKLiteInstall.exe : VK-Lite installer *
LICENSE : Folder containing the licenses for built-in software and bundled VK-Lite
SOUND : Folder containing sample files for audio playback
* For the latest information, please refer to Canon Web site.
2. Power Connector 3. Rubber Foot (Four)
[VB-C60/VB-C60B main unit]
Note
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
lens ring (lens frame) reflects off the dome’s inner surface less than VB-C60.
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Start Guide explains the safety
precautions, the types of bundled
software, the system requirements, and
the software installation instruction, the
initial setting and mounting procedures
for VB-C60.
Operation Guide explains how to configure
the basic settings for VB-C60, how to use
VBAdmin Tools and VB-C60 Viewer, and
troubleshooting tips.
Sections where the user should refer to the
Operation Guide are indicated by the d
icon accompanied by the relevant page
number.
The Operation Guide is contained in the
Setup CD-ROM.
Start Guide Operation Guide (VBC60OG_E.pdf)
User’s Manual
VB-C60 comes with two guides; “Start Guide” (this guide) and “Operation Guide” (on supplied
Setup CD-ROM).
Package Contents
The Setup CD-ROM also contains “VK-Lite”, a simplified version of the Network Video Recorder
(→P.1-6). The instruction manuals below are provided for VK-Lite.
Setup Guide
(VK20SUG_E.pdf)
Administrator’s Manual
(VK20AM_E.pdf)
Viewer Operation Guide
(VK20VOG_E.pdf)
Setup Guide provides
notes for using VK-Lite,
the system requirements,
system configuration,
installation instruction and
setup procedures.
Administrator’s Manual
provides details of how to
use VK-Lite. Be sure to
read this manual before
use.
Viewer Operation Guide is
the operation guide for
VK-Lite Viewer. For
detailed information on
how to use VK-Lite
Viewer, refer to the
“Administrator’s Manual”.
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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.
How to Read This Guide
Icon Explanation
Note
Important information that must be observed or actions that are prohibited during
an operation. These notes must be read to prevent the equipment from possible
faults or damage.
Tip
Supplementary information or a reference to the operation. Users are recommended
to read these memos.
Please refer to Operation Guide on supplied Setup CD-ROM.
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aSafety Precautions
aA 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.
aImportant Operational Instructions
aImportant Warnings
aCAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
A serial number is printed on the bottom of VB-C60, which is a unique number
assigned to each camera.
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. VB-C60
Serial No.
aWARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
aCAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
For optional PA-V17 Users in the UK
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and
be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
The AC adapter can be connected to VB-C60 from a standard AC power outlet.
Please check your instruction manual to make sure that your VB-C60 is compatible
with this adapter.
– The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily
accessible.
– Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning or maintaining.
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