Canon VB-R11 Manual

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The software needed for camera setup and use is included on the camera and on the setup CD-ROM included with the 

camera. The software can also be purchased separately.

Software Included on the Camera

The following software is included on the camera. It is automatically downloaded from the camera when you use it.

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These Viewers are used for camera control and for monitoring video and events.

Admin Viewer can only be used by administrators and registered users with camera control permissions, and allows 

complete control of the camera.

The VB Viewer allows any user with camera access to use the camera, but the user is restricted to a limited set of 

functions.

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This tool is used for making camera settings and for managing cameras.

• Privacy Mask Setting Tool

• Intelligent Function Setting Tool

• Log Viewer

• Recorded Video Utility

• Panorama Creation Tool

• View Restriction Setting Tool

Note

To use Admin Viewer and Admin Tools, .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (when using Internet Explorer 8/9) or .NET Framework 4.5 (when 
using Internet Explorer 10/11) is necessary.
If it is not installed on the computer, it will be automatically installed when using the installer (P. 28).

Software Included on the Setup CD-ROM

The software included on the setup CD-ROM is installed and used on a computer.

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Camera Management Tool (P. 36)

This tool is used for batch managing multiple cameras, from making settings to performing maintenance. The 

Camera Management Tool can perform the following tasks.

• Set various camera settings.

• Launch software included on the camera, such as Admin Viewer and Admin Tools.

• Update firmware, back up/restore settings, perform memory card and other operations, as well as, camera 

maintenance.

This guide explains how to use this tool to make initial settings for cameras (P. 36). For details on other uses and 

functions, please refer to the “Camera Management Tool User Manual”.

The Camera Management Tool can be installed by the installer application.

Installer location: Setup CD-ROM > [Applications] folder > VBToolsInstall.exe

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