The VB-H710F is packed with features which enhance its functionality and usability. Among the most useful are its sophisticated On-board Video Analytics, enabling the camera to detect Moving, Abandoned, or Removed Objects in its range of vision, and also detect attempts at Camera Tampering and changes in Sound Levels. In addition, Passing Detection has been added to the list to enhance the monitoring capabilities of the VB-H710F, allowing you to define a line which triggers an alert when it is crossed in a defined direction.

For increased control in monitoring sensitive areas, the VB-H710F also offers a Privacy Mask function. With it, you can block specific sections of the camera's field of view, to avoid intrusions of privacy, or password theft.

Thanks to the VB-H710F's impressive algorithm, highly precise detection is achieved using polygonal and rectangular shapes to specify up to 15 areas of detection. Adding polygonal to rectangular shapes allows for increased flexibility in detection areas. An additional benefit comes from the provision for notification of a detection through the network from the camera using a number of functions. They include automatic recording, e-mail transmission, and uploading videos and images to a specified target server. It is also possible to combine a number of detection functions for simultaneous notification.

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The high-quality images captured by the VB-H710F are due in no small part to Canon's proprietary processing technologies. One is the latest version of our hardware-based compression engine, DIGIC NET II. This powerful processor allows the VB-H710F to simultaneously deliver both H.264 and JPEG video in high resolution 1920 x 1080 at the maximum frame rate of 30fps – with no loss in frame rate, unlike many competing models. The other is Canon's powerful DIGIC DV III image processor. As employed in our class-leading video camcorders and unlike most security cameras, DIGIC DV III provides superior image quality with lifelike colors, tonal accuracy and reduced image noise - all with lower power consumption.

The H.264 Codec, with the flexibility of adjustable I-frame, gives the VB-H710F superb image compression. It delivers high resolution images combined with small data size, giving you the benefit of low bandwidth and storage utilization. The cost savings to infrastructure and overhead are considerable, with the added plus of reduced data storage capability needs.

Smart Shade Control, or SSC, is an exclusive Canon technology that automatically adjusts images which may have a bright background by adjusting the gain of the underexposed areas without affecting the exposure of the properly exposed areas. This feature helps to make backlit images easier to see and vital areas of interest easier to monitor.

As the available light changes, the Auto Day/Night feature allows this camera to automatically adjust to maintain optimal image quality. A removable IR cut filter and optimized IR light reflection suppression coating allow for exceptional low light visibility with minimal ghosting.

The VB-H710F continues to demonstrate versatility by accepting a variety of power options. Choose between 12vDC, 24vAC or PoE. Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) - allows the use of a single LAN cable to both power the camera and transfer video and audio data when connected to a Power over Ethernet switch or PoE injector, thereby eliminating the need to run AC connections to the installation sites of the cameras. This can help reduce installation costs.

With the VB-H710F, you can have two-way mono audio communication between the remote monitoring center and the surveillance location. The Mic/Line In, Line Out jack offers echo cancellation. This feature allows the camera to serve as an even more powerful component of your security infrastructure.

The VB-H710F has a built-in SD Memory Card slot which supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. It allows streamed images from the camera to be saved to an SD card, giving reliable backup in the event of network power failures or outages. In addition, when issues occur, system logs are also created and stored on the SD card for future troubleshooting.

An administrative tool, Recorded Video Tool allows you to search, download and view the recorded video.