Canon VB-M40 Security Camera User Manual


 
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This section explains various software that can be used with the camera.
Installed Software
Viewer software for displaying images on the PC and
various admin tools are loaded onto the camera. The
software can be used by accessing the camera via a web
browser.
VB-M40 Viewer
(See “Chapter 6 Admin Viewer/VB Viewer”)
There are two types of Viewer: the VB Viewer, which can
be used by Guest Users, and the Admin Viewer for
Administrators.
The VB Viewer allows users to configure basic camera
controls and display images, but the visible area is limited
by privacy mask and view restriction settings.
Administrators can also restrict camera control privileges
and audio distribution, as well as limit camera usage to
registered users.
The Admin Viewer displays all images, regardless of view
restriction settings, and allows administrators to configure
and monitor all camera controls and events.
Images are displayed in JPEG format only. To display
H.264 video, install the RM-Lite Viewer (P. 1-5).
Admin Tools (see “Chapter 5 Admin Tools”)
This tool configures camera settings and performs
management functions.
It includes the Privacy Mask Setting Tool, Panorama
Creation Tool, View Restriction Setting Tool, Preset Setting
Tool, Intelligent Function Setting Tool, and the Log Viewer.
Bundled Software
The bundled Setup CD-ROM contains the VB Initial
Setting Tool, used when installing the camera, and
RM-Lite, Network Video Recording Software that records
camera images to the PC (hereafter RM-Lite). Install the
software on PC to use it.
VB Initial Setting Tool Ver. 5.0.1
(See “Chapter 2 Camera Initial Setting”)
This tool performs initial settings for the camera. Install it
from the Setup CD-ROM (P. 2-3).
RM-Lite (P. 1-5)
This software displays and records images from up to four
cameras in real time. The installer (RMLiteInstall.exe) can
be found in the Applications folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
Proxy Authentication Admin Viewer/Admin
Tools
The camera's built-in the Admin Viewer and Admin Tools
cannot be used via a proxy server with proxy
authentication. This software lets you use Admin Viewer/
Admin Tools via a proxy server with proxy authentication.
It is saved in the ProxyAuthSupport folder on the Setup
CD-ROM.
Network Video Recording Software
(optional)
Additional licenses can be purchased as necessary.
RM-Lite-V
This additional license lets you install the RM-Lite Viewer
on multiple PCs. Purchase the license to be able to view
images captured by the camera from multiple sites and
for other similar purposes.
User Support Tool
A convenient tool can be installed for use on a PC.
Backup and Restore Tools
The tools back up camera setting information to the PC.
Information from multiple cameras can be saved at the
same time.
The tools can also restore information saved on the PC to
the camera.
Camera Software
Important
VB-M40 cannot be used with Network Video Recording
Software versions older than RM-Lite. Users of VK-64/VK-16
and other legacy software must upgrade to RM-Lite.
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