VB-M42 Network Camera

The VB-M42 1.3 MP PTZ IP security camera combines a powerful 240x zoom, excellent low-light capability and fast auto-focus. Flexible installation options for indoor and outdoor use.

Superior image quality and best-in-class optics

Protect and monitor your site in 1.3 MP resolution with superior image quality, utilising Canon DIGIC DV III image processor. The VB-M42 features a powerful 20x optical zoom lens with 12x digital zoom delivering a total of 240x zoom. The lens delivers 60.4° wide angle of view (at wide end) and fast autofocus. Pan, tilt and zoom remotely to enjoy 1.3 MP video resolution with excellent low-light performance.

Powerful video performance

Canon DIGIC NET II network processor features an H.264 encoder, which creates both high-quality and high-compression video. Meanwhile, enhanced noise reduction (NR) control and colour reproduction gives you visible colour even in low-light conditions. Auto Smart Shade Control (Auto-SSC) improves visibility of foreground objects in bright backlit scenes. Class-leading low-light capabilities and True Day/Night operation ensures great results in a range of environments.

Intelligent and security focused

Intelligent Functions help operators to identify alarming situations, by analysing differences between different areas. It is possible to use up to 15 functions in parallel on one camera. A choice of six different Intelligent Functions includes Moving Object Detection, Abandoned Object Detection, Removed Object Detection, Camera Tampering Detection, Passing Detection and Volume Detection. Detected activity can be set to activate recording, uploading images to a server or sending an email notification. By using an SD card you can retain and review alarm recorded footage without the content being first downloaded to a PC. SSL/TLS encryption ensures a secure connection between the camera and server.

Enhanced compatibility and convenience

Compliance with the latest, ONVIF v2.4 Profile S makes it convenient to create a solution with ONVIF-compliant video management software. Canon also supports seamless integration through the use of the Canon network camera SDK and HTTP protocol specification.

Easy and flexible installation

The camera can be deployed in multiple indoor and outdoor applications by installing it using a variety of optional housings or mounts. It is easy to power the VB-M42 with a range of possible power sources: PoE, 12V DC or 24V AC.

Manufacturer Part Number
9906B002
Full Product Specifications

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Image Sensor

1/3 type CMOS (primary color filter)

Number of Effective Pixels

Approx. 1.3 million pixels

Scanning Method

Progressive

Lens

20x optical (12x digital zoom) zoom lens with auto focus

Focal Length

4.7 (W) – 94 mm (T)
(W): maximum wide angle, (T): maximum telephoto

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 (from front of lens)

Day Mode: 0.3 m (12 in.) – infinity (W), 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
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

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

100° (ceiling-mounted position: -90° – +10°)
– When the horizontal direction of the camera is 0°

Rotation Angle Range

Moving Speed

Pan: Max. 150°/sec., Tilt: Max. 150°/sec.

SERVER

Video Compression Method

JPEG, H.264

Video Size

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

JPEG: 0.1 – 30 fps
H.264: 1/2/3/5/6/10/15/30 fps
– 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.

Max. Frame Rate

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

Available (audio files can be played back when an event is triggered by the intelligent function or external device input.)
– Requires third-party amplifier & speaker

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. 5 MB
Frame Rate:
Max. 10 fps (JPEG)
Max. 30 fps (H.264)

Event Notification

HTTP/SMTP (e-mail)

Image Cropping Function

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

APPLICATION

Viewer

Camera-side:
Admin Viewer
VB Viewer

Admin Tools

Privacy Mask Setting Tool
Panorama Creation Tool
View Restriction Setting Tool
Preset Setting Tool
Intelligent Function Setting Tool
Log Viewer
Recorded Video Utility

Included Software

Camera Management Tool
RM-Lite
Proxy Authentication Admin Tools/Admin Viewer

Language

German/English/Spanish/French/Italian/Russian/Turkish/Chinese (Simplified)/Japanese

INTERFACE

Network Terminal

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

Audio Input Terminal

(common for LINE IN & MIC IN)
ø3.5 mm (ø0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural)
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 (LINE OUT)

ø3.5 mm (ø0.14 in.) mini-jack connector (monaural)
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)

OTHER

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 compliant)
AC Adapter: PA-V17 or 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*
When using AC Adapter PA-V17:
Max. approx. 10.7 W (100 V AC)
Max. approx. 10.0 W (240 V AC)
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
* Class 0 power sourcing equipment (requests 15.4 W)

Dimensions

(ø x H) ø132 x 155 mm (ø5.20 x 6.10 in.)
– Camera only (height when camera is placed horizontally, excluding Ceiling Bracket)

Weight

Approx. 1140 g (2.52 lb.)