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Precautions for Use
Precautions for Use of Intelligent Functions, Image
Stabilizer and Bundled Network Video Recording
Software RM-Lite
Notes on Cleaning
Maintenance
Turn off the power before cleaning the camera.
Cleaning of Exterior
1 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral
detergent and wipe away the grime gently.
2 Wipe with a dry cloth.
Cleaning of Lens
Use a commercial lens cleaner to remove grime on the
lens surface.
• Auto focus may not work properly if the lens surface is
dusty or dirty.
• Be aware that scratches on the lens surface may result
in poor image capture.
Maintenance for Indoor Dome Housing
(Optional)
Grime on the dome case reduces image quality, so clean
the dome periodically.
1 See steps in “Installing the Camera” in the Installation
Guide bundled with the indoor dome housing and
remove the dome.
2 Dampen a soft cloth with water or diluted neutral
detergent and wipe away the grime gently.
3 Wipe with a dry cloth.
4 Reattach the dome to its original position.
Periodically check the brackets and screws for rust and
loosening to prevent injuries and equipment damage due
to falling items.
For inspections, please contact the dealer where you
purchased the product.
Maintenance for Ceiling Mount Cover
(Optional)
Periodically check the brackets and screws for rust and
loose material to prevent injuries and equipment damage
due to falling items (Installation Guide, “Installing the
Camera”).
For inspections, please contact the dealer where you
purchased the product.
Warning
• If you discover defective conditions such as smoke,
strange sounds, heat or strange odors, immediately
stop using the camera and contact your nearest
dealer.
Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric
shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not spill water or other liquid inside the camera,
spray the camera with water, or otherwise wet it.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the camera.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the camera.
• Do not leave LAN cables, external power supplies or
AC adapter (optional) power connectors connected
when the camera is not in use for long periods.
• Do not damage the connecting cable.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not use with medical devices or other life-support
systems.
Depending on the PC and network environment, high-
precision video transmission cannot be guaranteed due
to video delay or loss.
Canon will assume no liability for any accident or
damage resulting from use of the VB-M40 in the
aforementioned devices or systems.
Caution
• Do not capture the sun, halogen lamps, and other very
bright light sources or subjects.
• Do not expose the camera to strong impact or
vibration.
• Do not hold the network camera by the head.
• Do not forcibly turn the rotating parts of the camera by
hand.
This may cause malfunction.
This installation should be made by a qualified service
person and should conform to all local codes.
Caution
• Do not use intelligent functions, image stabilizer or
network video recording software RM-Lite in cases
requiring a high level of reliability.
These features do not guarantee high-precision capture
and cannot support applications beyond their intended
range of use. Canon will assume no liability for any
accident or damage resulting from use of these functions.
Warning
• Do not use alcohol, thinner, benzine or any other
flammable solvent.
This may cause fire or electric shock.