VB-C50inetwork camera - satisfying full-scale surveillance needs

Superior magnification: Optical 26x & Digital 12x Zoom The VB-C50i features a Genuine Canon zoom lens with 26x zoom, the highest optical zoom magnification as a PTZ camera. This high magnification makes the VB-C50i the perfect choice for monitoring large facilities. In addition, up to 12x digital zoom allows shooting of wider ranges. Available to shoot video with Night Mode even in darkness Equipped with a large-diameter lens and highly sensitive CCD, VB-C50i offers a perfect solution for monitoring even in the dark with the minimum subject illumination of 1 lux. The Night Mode*¹ enables the VB-C50i to be used as an infrared camera, and besides, shooting under 0 lux becomes available using a built-in infrared light*² installed next to the lens. *¹ With Night Mode, the images photographed are in black and white. *² The effective lighting range of the infrared light is approx. 3m (9.8ft). When using in a dome housing with the VB-C50i, the infrared light cannot be used. Motion detection and auto tracking features available The VB-C50i features “Motion Detection” which performs recording by detecting changes in images caused by motion of people or objects in up to 4 detection areas. It can also automatically track a moving object adjusting the pan and tilt angles of the camera. Images of Auto Tracking Enhanced monitoring with interactive audio transmission Using the optional Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, live audio data can be sent over the network to the scene of the camera. Users can talk into a microphone connected to their PC and have themselves heard through a powered speaker connected to the camera (through Admin Viewer only). Besides, it is also possible to receive audio* from a microphone connected to the camera (via the Admin Viewer or the Viewer for PC). *Features related to audio input are only available with two particular models of the VB-C50i. Please refer here for details. Audio Output Capability Monitoring personnel can talk into a microphone connected to their PC and have themselves heard through powered speakers connected to the Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50. Audio Input Capability *Features related to audio input are only available with two particular models of the VB-C50i. Please refer here for details. With the optional Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, a microphone can be connected to the camera to allow remote viewers to hear what's happening at the camera site. Viewers can receive audio along with captured video images using a speaker-equipped PC. This feature is useful for applications such as video conferencing, customer service monitoring, event webcasting, and more. Audio Playback When used with the optional Multi-Terminal Module VB-EX50, the camera's audio output capability also allows a pre-selected audio file to be played at a scheduled time or when triggered by a camera event such as motion detection. Available to “Preset” camera angles and perform “Preset Tour” The VB-C50i is capable of registering up to 20 camera angles and zoom positions as presets so that users can easily and quickly see specific points they wish to confirm. In addition, it offers efficient monitoring with “Preset Tour” which is a feature showing configured preset positions at set intervals. Up to 20 preset positions available A preset position is composed of settings for pan, tilt and zoom. Up to 20 preset viewing angles can be programmed to enable smooth monitoring of a broad area. By using presets, viewers can quickly move the camera to check specific locations. Preset Tour A “tour” can be programmed so that the VB-C50i automatically moves from one preset viewing angle to another at specified intervals. A tour can be ongoing continuously or conducted only when needed.

Clear, smooth and high-quality video distribution

The VB-C50i allows high-quality and high frame rate video distribution with: 640 x 480 at 30fps for NTSC, 768 x 576 at 25fps for PAL. It is available to configure different image qualities and frame rates according to the network environment used.

Quick Pan, Tilt and Zoom movement for wide range

The VB-C50i provides images as you wish since it is capable of shooting a wide range of capture area at 1-90 degrees/sec. for Pan speed, 1-70 degrees/sec. for Tilt speed. The VB-C50i supports 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. Panorama Picture A panorama is composed of multiple shots and displays a wide region of the VB-C50i's capture area. Viewers can use the panorama to choose the viewing angles and zoom by simply dragging a “scope” box over any area in the panorama window.

Multistreaming available

To better handle a diverse range of user needs such as surveillance via slow network connections or monitoring with mobile phones that screens are small, the VB-C50i is able to broadcast the same video in three different sizes.

Monitoring/Recording of multiple locations available with Network Video Recorder

Using the VB-C50i in combination with the optional product “Network Video Recorder VK-64 v1. 2”, video from up to 64 camera servers can be simultaneously recorded with a single Storage Server via IP Network. Since a Viewer can connect to multiple Storage Servers, it is possible to collectively manage video images from camera servers beyond 64 units. Privacy and rights not to be photographed We request that sufficient consideration given to matters of privacy including audio data* and rights not to be photographed when operating and installing Canon Network Cameras. *Features related to audio input are only available with two particular models of the VB-C50i. Please refer here for details.

System Configuration

Realtime images available by just connecting to the IP Network VB-C50i allows you to view crystal-clear images in real time by just connecting to the IP Network. With the system you can enjoy live video from cameras and control camera angles installed at remote locations using the Web Browser or its original software – it greatly helps your business such as creating attractive web pages and establishing remote monitoring systems. System Configuration using the Network Camera VB-C50i *Video recipients can choose one of the following viewer software shown below to see video. *Both viewer software can be downloaded free of charge.

Types and Functions of Viewer Software

Viewer for Java

-	Videos from the VB-C50i can be displayed by a Web Browser that can run Java applet
-	Because the Viewer for Java is automatically downloaded and does not need to be pre-installed, unlike the Viewer for PC, it is compatible with any platform that supports Java-capable environments
-	Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for Java penetrates firewalls. However, it may not run stably on some platforms or browser types. Also, because the Viewer is downloaded when the Web pages loads, start-up times and execution speeds are slower than the Viewer for PC

Viewer for PC

-	An application for viewing videos from the VB-C50i that is launched from a Web Browser
-	Compared with the Viewer for Java, start-up is faster because the Viewer does not need to be downloaded. This Viewer is recommended for users who use the viewer frequently
-	Because it uses the HTTP protocol, the Viewer for PC penetrates firewalls
-	The Viewer for PC must be pre-installed
-	Install the Viewer for PC from the supplied CD-ROM
-	You can download the software free of charge from here