Canon VB-M40 User manual

Network Video Recording Software
Ver.1.0 Viewer Operation Guide
This guide describes the basic operation of the RM-Lite Viewer. For a more detailed
description of the operation, see the “Administrator’s Manual” on the supplied CD-ROM.
Toolbar
The toolbar has buttons for accessing
commonly used functions.
Audio Panel
Lets you send/receive live audio for a camera.
Camera Control
Controls the settings on the camera. See
“Controlling a Camera” on the other side of this
guide.
Timeline
Displays recording information and past events.
Playhead
Points to the time code being played. Drag the
playhead to change the time code of the image
in the video window.
Video Window
Displays a live or a recorded image from a
camera.
Viewing Area
Place and arrange video windows in this
area.
Live Events Log
Displays events that occurred within the last hour when
the log is first opened after starting the Viewer.
Camera Selector
Displays a list of cameras. Select the camera
you want to view from the list.
[Search for:] searches for cameras in the list
that meet the search criteria, such as the
camera name.
Starting/Exiting the Viewer
1Double-click the [RM-Lite Viewer v1.0] icon on the desktop.
2Enter the [Host Name], [User Name] and
[Password] and click [Connect].
The Viewer starts.
Record the user name and password here:
User name
Password
Viewer Features
Toolbar buttons
If you record your user name and password here, be sure to handle this
document carefully, so as not to reveal them to an unauthorized person.
Note
[Back]
Click to return to the previously displayed layout. Click to display the
next layout.
[Layouts]
Selects and switches to a different video window layout.
[Grids]
Displays a grid in the background of the viewing area.
[Zoom]
Zooms in and out of the viewing area.
[Control]
Displays the Camera Control dialog box, used for controlling a camera.
[Record Now]
Starts recording images.
[Capture]
Captures a still frame of the displayed image. The still frame can be saved.
[Search]
Searches for events. Images can be played back from an event in the search
results.
3Select [File] > [Exit].
The Viewer exits.
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Searching
1
Searching for a Camera and Viewing Images
Searching for a Camera and Viewing Images
Search for a camera to view using various search criteria.
Click the search button ( ) on the
Camera Selector and select the type of
search criteria.
Type the search criteria to search for
the camera.
3
Selecting an Event and Viewing the Image
Selecting an Event and Viewing the Image
You can search for events and play back images from an event in the search results.
Double-click a camera in the search
results list to open a video window for
the camera.
2
3
1Click [Search] on the Toolbar to display
the [Event Search] dialog box.
Specify the search criteria and click
[Search] to start searching.
Select the event you want to view and
click [Play Back Video].

Playing Back Recordings
1
For Rewind and Fast Forward, the speed changes in steps: 2x 5x 10x.
Switch from the recorded image to the live image.
Saves a specific recorded image in QuickTime format (*.mov) to a
desired location.
The length of the saved image can be up to one hour.
Zoom in on the timeline to display more detail and zoom out to display
the entire timeline.
Controlling/Saving the Playback Image
Rewind Play/Pause Fast Forward
Next EventPrevious Event Next FramePrevious Frame
Click the video window of the
camera you want to use for
playback.
2Click [Jump] to display the [Jump to Time]
dialog box.
3Select a date and time, and click
[OK].
Playback starts in the video window.
Playback from a Specified Time
Playback from a Specified Time
Controlling the Playback Image
Controlling the Playback Image
Returning to the Live Image
Returning to the Live Image
Zooming In/Out on the Timeline
Zooming In/Out on the Timeline
Saving a Specific Image (to External Media)
Saving a Specific Image (to External Media)
1Click the video window of the
camera you want to use for
playback.
3Click the time or event that you want to play back.
Playback starts in the video window.
2Drag to move the time display on the timeline.
Playback Using the Timeline
Playback Using the Timeline
Use Playback Using the Timeline to start playback at any
point, such as at events. Use Playback from a Specified
Time to start playback at a specific time.
You can play back images from multiple cameras
simultaneously, or play back images recorded at different
times with the same camera.
Hint
Controlling a Camera
2Click [Control] on the toolbar to display the [Camera
Control] dialog box.
1Click the video window of the camera you
want to control.
The [Cannot get camera control] message is displayed when another
Viewer with higher camera control privileges is controlling the camera.
Please contact your administrator.
Depending on the type of camera, some functions might not be available.
For details, see the “Administrator’s Manual”.
Ask your administrator in advance about how to operate a camera while it
is recording.
Note
Pan (Right/Left) / Tilt (Up/Down)
Use the arrow buttons to pan or tilt a camera that
has the pan/tilt feature.
Zoom
Drag the slider to change the zoom.
Select Preset
Select from a list of camera angles that you preset
on the camera.
Advanced
Adjust the camera image quality using the
exposure or smart shade control.
Control/Release
All buttons on the [Camera Control] dialog box
become active.
Click to display a menu.
• To change the size of the video window, change [Video Display Size].
• To make dark areas of the image lighter, adjust the level of [Viewer
Shade Control].
Move back one week
Events for non-selected cameras
Move forward one week
Drag this area to the left or right to change the time display
Move back one day
Recorded image
Move forward one day
Move back 10%
Events for the selected camera
Move forward 10%
Center the image at a point by
clicking the [+] cursor there
Zoom the image in/out
with the slider
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Control the Camera Directly Using the Live Image
Control the Camera Directly Using the Live Image
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