Network Camera
/
Installation Guide
BIE-7028-002
Thank you for purchasing a Canon Network Camera (her eafter referr ed to as the camera).
The only differ ence between VB-H43/VB-M42 and VB-H43B/VB-M42B is the exterior color .
Be sure to r ead “Installation Guide” (this document) and “Operation Guide” (included in the Setup
CD-ROM) before use.
This “Installation Guide” explains the installation method of the camera using the ceiling mount
cover (sold separately). Be sure to r ead the “Safety Precautions” section for corr ect use. After
reading this Installation Guide, keep it in a r eadily accessible location for future r eference.
For the installation method of this camera using the indoor dome housing (sold separately),
please read the “Installation Guide” included with the indoor dome housing.
The detailed procedur es for using this camera are explained in the “Operation Guide”. Read
these guides carefully befor e using the camera to ensure corr ect use.
* For the latest information (fir mware and included softwar e, user manuals, operating
environment, etc.), please r efer to the Canon Web Site.
* Some cameras are not sold in some countries or r egions.
Caution
Request a professional installer for all camera installation work. Never
try to install the camera yourself. Doing so may result in unforeseen
accidents such as dropping the camera or electric shock
.
Check Included Items
This product comes with the following items. If any item is missing, contact the dealer wher e you
purchased the pr oduct.
1. VB-H43/VB-H43B or VB-M42/VB-M42B 4. Installation Guide (This document)
2. P ower connector 5. W arranty card
3. Setup CD-ROM
Symbols Indicating Safety Precautions
This Installation Guide uses the following marks to indicate important infor mation the
user should know in order to use the pr oduct safely . Be sure to observe these items.
W arning
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this
sign may result in death or serious injury . Be sure to observe these
warnings to ensure safety .
Caution
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by this
sign may result in injury . Be sure to observe these pr ecautions to
ensure safety .
Caution
Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by
this sign may result in pr oper ty damage. Be sure to observe these
precautions.
Important
This symbol indicates important or restricted items. Be sure to r ead
this section.
Note
Contains refer ence infor mation for operation or additional
explanations.
Safety Precautions
This section explains precautions that must be observed when using the camera. If they
are not observed, injury , death and/or pr operty damage may occur . Read the following
information carefully and be sure to observe the pr ecautions.
Installation Precautions
W arning
Do not install in the f ollowing places:
• Places in strong direct sunlight, near heat-generating objects, or subject to high
temperatures
• Places near fire sources or flammable solvents (alcohol, thinner , fuel, etc.)
• Humid or dusty places
• Places subject to oily smoke or steam
• Places subject to sea air
• Confined or enclosed places
Fire or electric shock ma y result.
Caution
F or installation or inspection of this camera, consult the dealer where you purchased the
product.
• This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should confor m to all
local codes.
• W hen install ing, mak e sure the surface is cap able of withstand ing the total weight of the
camera and accessories, and sufficiently reinforce if necessar y .
• Periodically check the par ts and screws for rust and to see if they have loosened, in
order to pr event injuries and equipment damage due to falling items.
• Do not install in unstable places, places subject to significant vibration or impact, or
places subject to salt damage or corrosive gas.
• The camera cannot be installed on ver tical surfaces such as walls.
• Be sure to attach the safety wire when installing the camera.
F ailure to do so may result in the camer a falling or other accidents .
• Do not touch the edges of metal par ts with bare hands.
• Be careful not to trap your fingers during installation of the camera.
Injur y ma y result.
Caution
• Do not carr y the camera by the camera head.
• Do not tur n the camera rotator by hand.
• Do not install the camera on an unstable or inclined sur face.
• If there is condensation, please wait to power on, until the condensation dissipates.
Malfunction ma y result.
• T ake care not to damage wiring or pipes in the r oom.
Damage to peripheral items may result.
Precautions for Use
W arning
• If you discover defective conditions such as smoke, strange sounds, heat or strange
odors, immediately stop using the camera and contact your nearest dealer .
Fire or electric shock ma y result from continued use of the product.
• If thunder star ts, stop installation or inspection etc. and do not touch the camera or
continue connecting the cable.
• Do not disassemble or modify the camera.
• Do not damage the connecting cable.
• Do not spill water or other liquid inside the camera, spray the camera with water , or
otherwise make it wet.
• Do not inser t foreign objects into the camera.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the camera.
• Do not leave LAN cables, exter nal power supplies or AC adapter (sold separately)
power connectors connected when the camera is not in use for long periods.
• Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner or benzine when cleaning
the camera.
Fire or electric shock ma y result.
Write the ser ial number and MA C address of the camera (printed on the seal at the bottom of
the camera) in the field below bef ore storing this Installation Guide in a safe location.
Serial number _________________________________
MA C Address _________________________________
ENGLISH
© CANON INC. 2016 Printed in T aiwan
External Dimensions
Camera Junction Box Plate
161 (6.34)
(when lens is fully vertical)
10°
90°
R55 (R2.17)
(possible range
of motion)
132 ( 5.20)
18
(0.71)
155 (6.10)
112.5 (4.43)
(when lens is horizontal)
48
(1.89)
4-M3
(mounting
screw holes)
47
(1.85)
47
(1.85)
15 (0.59) 15 (0.59)
83.5 (3-9/32)
85.7 (3-3/8)
85.7 (3-3/8)
83.5 (3-9/32)
46 (1-13/16)
46 (1-13/16)
14- 4.5 ( 0.18)
(Junction box fixing holes)
Ceiling Mount Cover
4- 3.4 ( 0.13)
(camera mounting holes)
180 (7.09)
66
(2.60)
140 (5.51)
116 (4.57)
45
(1.77)
22 (0.87)
160 (6.30)
20
(0.79)
20
(0.79)
144 (5.67)
65
(2.56)
4- 3.4 ( 0.13)
(Junction Box Plate
mounting holes)
4- 4.5 ( 0.18)
(ceiling mount holes)
Unit: mm (in.)
Notes on Privacy and Publicity Rights Regarding the Use of
Video/Audio
When using the camera (for video or audio recor ding), it is the full responsibility of the user to
protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights. For example, obtain consent to install
the camera in advance if specific buildings or rooms ar e to be monitored. Canon shall have no
liability whatsoever in this regar d.
Legal Notice
In some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited by law or r egulation, the details of which
differ by country or region. Befor e using the camera, check the laws or regulations of the country
or region wher e the camera is used.
Ser v er
Video Compr ession Method JPEG, H.264
Video Size
JPEG, H.264: 1920 x 1080, 960 x 540, 480 x 270
1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180
1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
JPEG, H.264: 1280 x 720, 640 x 360, 320 x 180
1280 x 960, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Video Quality JPEG, H.264: 5 levels
Frame Rate*
2
JPEG: 0.1 – 30 fps
H.264: 1/2/3/5/6/10/15/30 fps
Max. Frame Rate
When streaming JPEG, H.264 (1920 x 1080): 30 fps
When used in the following combinations:
When streaming H.264(1) (1920 x 1080) and H.264(2) (all sizes) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming H.264(1) (all sizes) and H.264(2) (1920 x 1080) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming H.264(1) (1280 x 960) and H.264(2) (1280 x 960) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming H.264(1) (1280 x 720) and H.264(2) (1280 x 720) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming JPEG, H.264 (1280 x 960): 30 fps
When used in the following combinations:
When streaming H.264(1) (1280 x 960) and H.264(2) (1280 x 960) simultaneously: 15 fps
When streaming H.264(1) (1280 x 720) and H.264(2) (1280 x 720) simultaneously: 15 fps
I-Frame Interval 0.5/1/1.5/2/3/4/5 sec.
Simultaneous Client Access Max. 30 Clients + 1 Admin Client
H.264: Max. 10 Clients
Camera Control Administrator , Authorized user , Guest user (level of control varies depending on
user)
Max. 50 user names and passwords r egistered for authorized users.
Access Control User authority (user name and password), Host Access Restrictions (IPv4, IPv6)
Encrypted Communications SSL/TLS, IPsec (Auto Key Exchange/Manual)
IEEE 802.1X EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP
Protocol IPv4: TCP/IP , UDP , HTTP , FTP , SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB2), SMTP (Client),
DHCP (Client), DNS (Client), mDNS, ARP , ICMP , POP3, NTP , SMTP
authentication, RTSP , WV -HTTP (Canon proprietary), ONVIF
IPv6: TCP/IP , UDP , HTTP , FTP , SMTP (Client), DHCPv6 (Client), DNS (Client),
mDNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NTP , SMTP authentication, RTSP ,
WV -HTTP (Canon proprietary), ONVIF
AutoIP Available
Audio Compression Method G.711 μ-law (64 kbps)
Audio Communication Method Full-duplex (two-way) Echo cancellation function compliant
Sound T ransfer Protocol by Canon
Audio File Playback*
3
Available (audio files can be played back when an event is trigger ed by the
intelligent function or external device input.)
Privacy Mask Number of registration: Max. 8 places, Number of mask colors: 1 (select fr om 9
colors)
View Restriction Available
Preset Max. 64 positions
Intelligent Function <Video>
Detection T ypes: moving object detection, abandoned object detection, removed
object detection, camera tampering detection, and passing detection
Detection Settings: Max. 15
<V olume>
V olume Detection
Event T rigger T ype
External Device Input, Intelligent Function (Video), Intelligent Function (V olume),
Timer
Image Upload FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
T emp or ary s tor age me mory i n c ame ra: Max. appr ox. 5MB
Frame Rate: Max. 10 fps (JPEG)
Max. 30 fps (H.264)
Event Notification HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)
On-Screen Display Available
Daylight Saving Time Available
Custom Settings Number of registers: 4
Items to Reg.:
Pan/Tilt/Zoom, Exposure, Smart Shade Control, Haze Compensation,
Focus, White Balance, Image Quality Adjustment, Day/Night
Language German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Russian/T urkish/Chinese (Simplified)/
Japanese
“ONVIF” is trademarks of ONVIF Inc.
Interf ace
Network T erminal*
4
LAN x 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (auto/full-duplex/half-duplex))
Audio Input T erminal
3.5 mm ( 0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural)
(common for LINE IN & MIC IN) Switch LINE IN/MIC IN in the setting page.
LINE IN x 1 (connect to an amplifier microphone) or
MIC IN x 1 (connect to a microphone w/o amplifier)
Audio Output T erminal
3.5 mm ( 0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural)
(LINE OUT) LINE OUT x 1 (connect to an amplifier speaker)
External device I/O T er minal Input x 2, Output x 2
Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card compatible.
Frame Rate: Max. 1 fps (JPEG)
Max. 30 fps (H.264)
Others
Operating Environment
T emperature: -1 0°C – +50 °C ( +14° F – + 122° F)
Humidity: 5% – 85% (without condensation)
Power Supply PoE: PoE power supply via LAN connector (IEEE802.3af Class 0 compliant)
AC adapter: P A-V18 (100
– 24 0 V AC
) (sold separately)
External power source: 24 V AC/12 V DC
Power Consumption When using PoE: Max. approx. 9.2 W*
5
When using AC Adapter P A-V18: Max. approx. 9.9 W (100 V AC)
Max. approx. 9.4 W (240 V AC)
When using DC: Max. approx. 8.6 W
When using AC: Max. approx. 8.8 W
Dimensions (
x H) 132 x 155 mm ( 5.20 x 6.10 in.)
Cam era o nly (hei ght when ca mera is place d h orizo nta lly , e xcl udi ng Ceili ng Brack et)
Weight Approx. 1140 g (2.52 lb.) (Camera)
Approx. 270 g (9.6 oz.) (Ceiling Plate, Ceiling Mount Cover)
Approx. 108 g (3.9 oz.) (Junction Box Plate)
*1 (W): maximum wide angle, (T): maximum telephoto
*2 Values r epresent streaming performance from the camera. The frame rate may be reduced due to Viewer PC’ s
specs, the number of clients accessing at the same time, network loads, video quality setting, type or movement
of the subject or other reasons.
*3 A third-party amplifier speaker is necessary .
*4 Use a category 5 or better LAN cable, 100 m (328 ft.) or less in length.
*5 Class 0 power sourcing equipment (r equests 15.4 W)
User Manuals
• Installation Guide (This document)
This guide provides notes on the camera installation and explains the pr ocedures to install the
camera using a ceiling mount cover (sold separately), as well as the main camera specifications.
• Operation Guide (Included in the Setup CD-ROM)
This document explains the initial camera settings, Admin T ools settings, viewer operations
and troubleshooting, etc.
Symbols Indicating Camera Model
Camera specific functions will be listed using the icons below .
: VB-H43 : VB-M42
Main Specifications
Camera
Image Sensor 1/3 type CMOS (primary color filter)
Number of Effective Pixels
Approx. 2.1 million pixels
Approx. 1.3 million pixels
Scanning Method Progr essive
Lens 20x optical (12x digital zoom) zoom lens with auto focus
Focal Length*
1
4.7 (W) – 94 mm (T)
F-number F1.6 (W) – F3.5 (T)
Viewing Angle For 16:9 aspect ratios
Horizontal: 60.4° (W) – 3.2° (T), V er tical: 35.1° (W) – 1.8° (T)
For 4:3 aspect ratios
Horizontal: 46.3° (W) – 2.4° (T), V er tical: 35.1° (W) – 1.8° (T)
Day/Night Switch Auto/Day Mode/Night Mode
Min. Subject Illumination
Day Mode (color) 0.4 lux (F1. 6, sh utte r sp eed 1 /30 sec. , whe n sm art sh ade contr ol is of f, 5 0IRE)
0.03 lux (F1 .6, s hutt er s peed 1/2 sec. , whe n sm art sh ade contr ol is of f, 50 IRE)
0.01 lux (F1 .6, s hutt er s peed 1/2 sec. , whe n sm art sh ade contr ol is on, 50IR E)
Night Mode (monochrome) 0.0 2 l ux (F1 .6, sh utt er spe ed 1/3 0 s ec. , w hen sm art sha de con tr ol is of f, 5 0IR E)
0. 00 2 lux (F 1.6 , s hut ter sp eed 1/ 2 s ec. , w hen sm art sha de con tr ol is off , 5 0IR E)
0. 00 1 lux (F 1.6 , s hut ter sp eed 1/ 2 s ec. , w hen sm art sha de con tr ol is on, 50 IRE )
Focus Auto/One-shot AF/Manual/Fixed at infinity
Shooting Distance
Day Mode: 0.3 m (12 in.) – infinity (W), 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
(from fr ont of lens) Night Mode: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (W), 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) – infinity (T)
When [Use] is selected for [Dome]:
Day Mode: 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) – infinity (W , T)
Night Mode: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (W), 2.2 m (7.2 ft.) – infinity (T)
Shutter Speed 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000, 1/16000 sec.
Exposure Auto/Auto (Flickerless)/Auto (Shutter -priority AE)/Manual (Shutter Speed, Aper ture,
Gain)
White Balance Auto/Light Source (Daylight Fluor escent/White Fluorescent/W ar m Fluorescent/
Mercury Lamp/Sodium Lamp/Halogen Lamp)/Manual (One-shot WB/R Gain/B
Gain)
Metering Mode Center -Weighted/Average/Spot
Exposure Compensation 9 levels
Smart Shade Control Auto/Manual/Disable
Auto: 3 levels
Manual: 7 levels
Brightens shaded areas of a video
Haze Compensation Auto/Manual/Disable
Auto: 3 levels
Manual: 7 levels
AGC Limit 5 levels
Image Stabilizer 2 levels (digital)
Pan Angle Range 340° (±170°)
Tilt Angle Range 100º (ceiling-mounted position: -90º – +10º) When the horizontal direction of the
camera is 0°
Moving Speed Pan: Max. 150º/sec. Tilt: Max. 150º/sec.
WARNING
T o reduce a risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway , Iceland and Liechtenstein)
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Dir ective (2012/19/EU), the Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those
Directives.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, in
accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal
(Hg = Mercury , Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in this battery or accumulator at a
concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery Directive.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-
for -one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling
waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Impr oper
handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health
due to potentially hazardous substances that ar e generally associated with EEE. Y our cooperation
in the correct disposal of this pr oduct will contribute to the effective usage of natural r esources.
For more information about the recycling of this pr oduct, please contact your local city office,
waste authority , approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www .canon-
europe.com/weee, or www .canon-europe.com/battery .
CANON INC .
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CANON EUROP A N.V .
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The contents of this guide are subject to change without any prior notice.