Canon VB-M40 - Manual (Page 12)

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This camera integrates both camera and server functions into a compact network camera.
„ Optical Megapixel 20x Zoom Lens with Auto
Focus and Pan/Tilt Functions
The camera is equipped with an optical megapixel 20x
zoom lens (4x digital) with a maximum 55.4° horizontal
angle of view in a compact body to ensure high-quality
video monitoring. An auto focus function and pan/tilt
functions that move the camera up, down, left, and right
allow you to operate the camera and monitor conditions
remotely.
„ Simultaneous Distribution of JPEG and H.264
JPEG/H.264 video compression achieves high image
quality and a high frame rate of up to 30 frames per
second*
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in 1280x960 resolution. Up to 30 clients*
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can
view the same video simultaneously.
*1 Note that the frame rate may drop depending on
performance of the PC running the viewer, the number
of clients connected at the same time, network load,
and other factors.
*2 In H.264 distribution, up to 10 clients can be connected
at once.
„ Clear Video Capture in Low Illumination and
Day/Night Automatic Switching
The camera can capture color images at a minimum
subject illumination of 0.4 lux (1/30 sec. with Smart Shade
Control off) or 0.03 lux (1/8 sec. with Smart Shade Control
on). In addition, the day/night automatic switching
function* ([Day/Night] (P. 4-11)) automatically switches
the camera between color mode when sufficient light is
available during daytime, and black & white mode in dark
conditions at nighttime, in order to support video
monitoring in locations with varying levels of illumination.
* Before enabling day/night automatic switching, check
operations thoroughly.
„ Intelligent Functions that Enable a Wide
Range of Detection
The camera also boasts a wide array of intelligent
functions, including moving object detection, abandoned
object detection, removed object detection, camera
tampering detection and volume detection.
Using detection results as a trigger, the system can
automatically upload the corresponding image to a
designated location via FTP/HTTP/STMP (e-mail) or
provide event notification.
„ Privacy Mask Function
The camera is also equipped with a privacy mask function
that hides part of an image. When the camera is panned,
tilted, or zoomed, the privacy mask area responds to the
camera image.
„ Smart Shade Control
When the background is bright and the subject is difficult
to see, you can correct the contrast of dark areas to make
the subject clearer. Unlike backlight compensation, this
prevents blown out exposure of the background because
bright areas are not controlled. These processes are
implemented by dedicated hardware, which reduces
image degradation and can decrease system load
compared to conventional shade control (P. 6-12).
„ Image Stabilizer
This function compensates for image blurriness caused
by vibrations when the camera is installed on the ceiling
or a pole (P. 4-11).
* This function does not correct momentary vibration or
significant vibrations exceeding a certain level. Using
Image Stabilizer decreases image quality and reduces
the viewing angle.
„ SD/SDHC Memory Card Support
You can save uploaded images, and logs to an SD
memory card when the network is down.
„ Pre-Loaded VB-M40 Viewer and Admin Tools
VB-M40 Viewer and Admin Tools are loaded onto the
camera and can be operated via a web browser, so you
do not need to install any PC applications. You can set
three levels of user authority in the VB-M40 viewer;
[Administrator], [Authorized Users] and [Guest Users].
VB-M40 Features