2-12Viewer Software OverviewBy using the Viewer software, you can view images sent from the VB-C50Fi on a PC, as well ascontrol the camera. Below is an outline of the Viewer software. For details, please refer to “ViewerOverview” (→ P.5-4) or to the Viewer Software User’s Manual (Viewer-E.pdf) on the CD-ROM.● Viewer for PCWhen started up, this viewer displays as a separatewindow. The viewer is installed beforehand on the PCto be used. For installation details, please refer to “5.Install the Software” in this Chapter (→ P.2-11).Viewer Software TypesThere are 2 types of viewers described below.● Viewer for JavaThe viewer appears in the Web browser. You need toinstall Java VM beforehand. See the web site for moredetails.WebView Product web sitehttp://www.canon.com/webviewFeatures of the Viewer Software● Pan, tilt control*: You can control pan and tilt with the scroll bars.● zoom control: You can control zoom with the scroll bars.● Backlight adjustment: You can brighten the image when it is dark due to backlight.● Panorama window display*: You can control the camera by clicking on the panorama windowor by dragging the frame inside the window.● Image saving and printing: You can save and print snapshots of live images.● Audio transmission (Viewer for PC only)*: You can send audio to the camera.* Not available with the VB-C50Fi.Hardware and Software RequirementsPlease refer to “Hardware and Software Requirements” (→ P.1-4).Handling of VideoPlease refer to “Introduction” (→ P.iii).
