Canon VB-C10R - Manual (Page 14)

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The VB-C10/VB-C10R is a system that distributes live videos via the Internet or an Intranet. It can
be used in a wide range of applications, such as distributing live videos from a Web site or
monitoring. The system is configured of the VB-C10/VB-C10R and viewer software. Please use
the supplied viewer software for viewing videos distributed by the VB-C10/VB-C10R and controlling
cameras.
Broadband Video Distribution Function
The VB-C10/VB-C10R is capable of capturing videos at up to 30 fps. Motion-JPEG is used to
compress video images. For networking, auto-negotiation between Ethernet 100Base-TX/
10Base-T is provided and a leased line or ADSL can also be used through a router. Since
video quality (in 5 levels) and the frame rate (from 0.1 to 30 fps) can be freely set, videos can
be distributed under conditions that best suit the network bandwidth.
Concurrent video is distributed up to 20 clients
Up to 20 clients can view video at the same time from a single VB-C10/VB-C10R.
Camera and video distribution server functions housed in a single unit
The camera capable of full pan, tilt, and zoom functions and its server functions for distributing
videos through a network are compactly housed in a single unit. By simply connecting a LAN
cable and a power supply, the unit can distribute live videos from any location* where it is
installed.
* The unit cannot be installed in locations subject to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, or
other adverse conditions (
→ P.ix).
High-performance 16x zoom and wide angle photographic range
The camera section is equipped with a 16x zoom lens. Furthermore, since the VB-C10 provides
a pan angle of 200 degrees (100 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 120
degrees (90 degrees up and 30 degrees down), and the VB-C10R provides a pan angle of 340
degrees (170 degrees each to the left and right) and a tilt angle of 100 degrees (10 degrees up
and 90 degrees down), the VB-C10/VB-C10R are capable of recording wide areas.
Can be mounted on ceilings, etc. (VB-C10R)
The VB-C10R includes mounting plate, enabling it to be mounted in a variety of locations
including ceilings. The shape of the camera head has been designed so that pan and tilt
operations are still possible when mounted upside down.
Remote camera control from the viewer
The VB-C10/VB-C10R come with two types of viewer software: the Helper Viewer and the
Java Viewer. The viewers give you full remote control of the camera’s angle (pan and tilt) and
zoom magnification, allowing you to view videos with plenty of ambiance.
Features of the VB-C10/VB-C10R