Canon VB-M42 手册

Network Camera

Installation Guide

BIE-7028-001

Thank you for purchasing a Canon Network Camera (hereafter referred to as the camera).

The only difference between VB-H43/VB-M42 and VB-H43B/VB-M42B is the exterior color.

Be sure to read “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 read the “Safety Precautions” section for correct use. After 

reading this Installation Guide, keep it in a readily accessible location for future reference.

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 procedures for using this camera are explained in the “Operation Guide”. Read 

these guides carefully before using the camera to ensure correct use.
*  For the latest information (firmware and included software, user manuals, operating 

environment, etc.), please refer to the Canon Web Site.

*  Some cameras are not sold in some countries or regions.

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.

This product comes with the following items. If any item is missing, contact the dealer where you 

purchased the product. 

1. VB-H43/VB-H43B or VB-M42/VB-M42B  

4. Installation Guide (This document) 

2. Power connector 

5. Warranty card

3. Setup CD-ROM 

6. Notice

This Installation Guide uses the following marks to indicate important information the 

user should know in order to use the product safely. Be sure to observe these items.

 

Warning

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 precautions to 

ensure safety.

Caution

Inappropriate handling against the instruction accompanied by 

this sign may result in property damage. Be sure to observe these 

precautions.

 

Important

This symbol indicates important or restricted items. Be sure to read 

this section.

 

Note

Contains reference information for operation or additional 

explanations.

This section explains precautions that must be observed when using the camera. If they 

are not observed, injury, death and/or property damage may occur. Read the following 

information carefully and be sure to observe the precautions.

 

Warning

Do not install in the following 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 may result. 

 

Caution

For 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 conform to all 

local codes. 

•  When installing on a ceiling, make sure the surface is capable of withstanding the 

total weight of the ceiling mount cover and the camera, and is sufficiently reinforced if 

necessary.

•  Periodically check the parts and screws for rust and to see if they have loosened, in 

order to prevent 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 vertical surfaces such as walls.
•  Be sure to attach the safety wire when installing the camera.

Failure to do so may result in the camera falling or other accidents.

•  Do not touch the edges of metal parts with bare hands.
•  Be careful not to trap your fingers during installation of the camera.

Injury may result.

Caution

•  Do not carry the camera by the camera head. 
•  Do not turn the camera rotator by hand.
•  Do not install the camera on an unstable or inclined surface.
•  If there is condensation, please wait to power on, until the condensation dissipates.

Malfunction may result.

•  Take care not to damage wiring or pipes in the room.

Damage to peripheral items may result.

 

Warning

•  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 may result from continued use of the product.

•  If thunder starts, 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 insert foreign objects into the camera.
•  Do not use flammable sprays near the camera.
•  Do not leave LAN cables, external 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 may result.

Write the serial number and MAC address of the camera (printed on the seal at the bottom of 
the camera) in the field below before storing this Installation Guide in a safe location.
   Serial number

 

_________________________________

   MAC Address

 

_________________________________

© CANON INC. 2015 

Printed in Taiwan

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)

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.)

When using the camera (for video or audio recording), 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 are to be monitored. Canon shall have no 

liability whatsoever in this regard.

In some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited by law or regulation, the details of which 

differ by country or region. Before using the camera, check the laws or regulations of the country 

or region where the camera is used.

Server

Video Compression 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 registered 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 Transfer Protocol by Canon

Audio File Playback*

3

 

Available (audio files can be played back when an event is triggered by the 

intelligent function or external device input.)

Privacy Mask 

Number of registration: Max. 8 places, Number of mask colors: 1 (select from 9 

colors)

View Restriction 

Available

Preset 

Max. 64 positions

Intelligent Function 

<Video> 

    Detection Types: moving object detection, abandoned object detection, removed 

object detection, camera tampering detection, and passing detection

 

   Detection Settings: Max. 15 

<Volume> 

   Volume Detection

Event Trigger Type 

External Device Input, Intelligent Function (Video), Intelligent Function (Volume), 

Timer

Image Upload 

FTP/HTTP/SMTP (e-mail) 

Temporary storage memory in camera: Max. approx. 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/Turkish/Chinese (Simplified)/

Japanese

“ONVIF” is trademarks of ONVIF Inc.

Interface

Network Terminal*

4

 

LAN x 1 (RJ45, 100Base-TX (auto/full-duplex/half-duplex))

Audio Input Terminal 

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 Terminal 

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 Terminal 

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 

Temperature: -10°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: PA-V18 (100 – 240

 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 PA-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.)

Camera only (height when camera is placed horizontally, excluding Ceiling Bracket)

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 represent 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 (requests 15.4 W)

•  Installation Guide (This document)

This guide provides notes on the camera installation and explains the procedures 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 Tools settings, viewer operations 
and troubleshooting, etc.

Camera specific functions will be listed using the icons below.

   

 : VB-H43 

 : VB-M42

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 

Progressive

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), Vertical: 35.1° (W) – 1.8° (T) 

For 4:3 aspect ratios 

   Horizontal: 46.3° (W) – 2.4° (T), Vertical: 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, shutter speed 1/30 sec., when smart shade control is off, 50IRE) 

0.03 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/2 sec., when smart shade control is off, 50IRE) 

0.01 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/2 sec., when smart shade control is on, 50IRE)

      Night Mode (monochrome)  0.02 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/30 sec., when smart shade control is off, 50IRE) 

0.002 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/2 sec., when smart shade control is off, 50IRE) 

0.001 lux (F1.6, shutter speed 1/2 sec., when smart shade control is on, 50IRE)

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 front 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, Aperture, 

Gain)

White Balance 

Auto/Light Source (Daylight Fluorescent/White Fluorescent/Warm 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

   To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product  

to rain or moisture.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your 

household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (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. Improper 

handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health 

due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation 

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. 
For more information about the recycling of this product, 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.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
CANON EUROPA N.V. 
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

The contents of this guide are subject to change without any prior notice.