Page 1: Operating Instructions
BB-HCM381A Model No. BB-HCE481A Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Operating Instructions Network Camera Indoor Use Only (AC Adaptor Type)
Page 2: Main Features
IPv6 Network Camera Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6). IPv6 was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports the currently used IPv4, its "dual stack"...
Page 3 1 GB SD memory card, you can record about 58,000 images (320 x 240 resolution and standard quality) for about 41 days. The camera supports 2 GB, 1 GB, 512 MB, 256 MB, 128 MB or 64 MB Panasonic SD memory card (customer-provided).
Page 4 Operating Instructions Enhanced Multi-Camera Page The Multi-Camera page displays the moving images from up to 4 cameras, while supporting audio 2-way communication with each. This camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static images from a maximum of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Camera Monitoring ... 8 BB-HCM381A Feature Locations ...8 1.1.1 Front View...8 1.1.2 Rear View ...9 1.1.3 Bottom View ...9 BB-HCE481A Feature Locations ...10 1.2.1 Front View...10 1.2.2 Rear View ...11 1.2.3 Bottom View ...11 How to Turn on the Camera...12 Accessing the Camera ...13 1.4.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6 ...15...
Page 6 Operating Instructions 2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP 2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does Not Support UPnP Registering with the DynamicDNS Service ... 70 2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)... 75 Setting the Date and Time... 77 2.10 Changing Camera Settings...
Page 7 Changing the Indicator Display...153 Camera Maintenance... 154 Maintenance page ...154 6.1.1 Confirming the Status...155 6.1.2 Confirming Session Status ...155 6.1.3 Confirming Alarm Logs...156 6.1.4 Restarting the Camera ...157 6.1.5 Updating the Camera Firmware ...158 6.1.6 Creating the Configuration File...160 6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File ...161 6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default ...162...
Page 8: Camera Monitoring
Operating Instructions Camera Monitoring 1Table of Contents BB-HCM381A Feature Locations 1.1.1 Front View Indicator Display Not on LAN Power On LAN Normal Operation* Setting Automatic Setup Finished setting Using Getting IP address* DHCP Got IP address Updating Firmware FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button pressed UPnP Failure...
Page 9: Rear View
1.1.2 Rear View Ethernet (LAN) port Connects the camera to your LAN. Audio/Video terminal (See Getting Started) 1.1.3 Bottom View FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Resets settings to default (see page 166). Hole for Ceiling Plate A Used for ceiling mounting (See Installation Guide).
Page 10: Bb-Hce481A Feature Locations
Operating Instructions BB-HCE481A Feature Locations 1.2.1 Front View Indicator Display Power On LAN Normal Operation Setting Automatic Setup Finished setting Using Getting IP address* DHCP Got IP address Updating Firmware FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button pressed UPnP Failure Internal Failure *1 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN. *2 See page 5 and 6 the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM for information on indicator error codes.
Page 11: Rear View
1.2.2 Rear View Audio/Video terminal (See Getting Started) 1.2.3 Bottom View FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Resets settings to default (see page 166). Hole for Ceiling Plate A Used for ceiling mounting. (See Installation Guide) Operating Instructions External I/O (See page 164) PoE IN port Connects the camera to your PoE hub.
Page 12: How To Turn On The Camera
Operating Instructions How to Turn on the Camera Connecting the AC cord (for BB-HCM381A) or the Ethernet cable (for BB- HCE481A) turns the camera on, and disconnecting the AC cord (for BB- HCM381A) or Ethernet cable (for BB-HCE481A) turns the camera off. BB-HCM381A •...
Page 13: Accessing The Camera
Accessing the Camera Start up the web browser on your PC. Enter "http://IPv4 Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. • When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port number in the address.
Page 14 Operating Instructions Click the following tabs to display each page. A To Single Camera page (page 17) C To Buffered Image page (page 38) E To Maintenance page (page 154) G To log in to the camera (page 92) Note •...
Page 15: To Access The Camera In Ipv6
• Though most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) do not yet support IPv6, many local networks already use it. When your ISP supports IPv6, your Panasonic Network Camera will be ready! • For more information, visit http://www.ipv6.org/.
Page 16 Operating Instructions Setting up your PC Click [Start] • The Command Prompt window is displayed. Enter "ipv6 install". • "Succeeded" is displayed. Note • If Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later is not installed, "Succeeded" will not be displayed. Install it on your PC. •...
Page 17: Viewing The Single Camera Page
Viewing the Single Camera page Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • When the Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 19). •...
Page 18 Operating Instructions • When displaying video (Motion JPEG), the camera allows up to 30 simultaneous accesses. The 31st user trying to access will see a gray screen. The Buffered Image page is also limited to a maximum of 30 simultaneous accesses.
Page 19 (1) Restart the PC. (2) Confirm that Internet Explorer is closed. (3) Double-click"ocx\ActiveXInst.exe" on the CD-ROM. • ActiveX Controls can be downloaded from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/. Note • When the IP address was changed for the camera, enter it on the address bar.
Page 20: Displaying The Banner
Operating Instructions Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view a video (Motion JPEG) or to use audio feature, ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX Control...].
Page 21: Auto Centering The Image (Click To Center)
1.5.2 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) Using your mouse, click any portion of the camera image. As long as it is within the pan/tilt range of the camera, the image will automatically move to place the selected point in the center of the screen. Move the cursor to the desired point.
Page 22: Capturing A Still Image
Operating Instructions 1.5.3 Capturing a Still Image Still images can be saved on your PC. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. Click the capture image button. • The camera image opens in another window. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. •...
Page 23: Using The Operation Bar
1.5.4 Using the Operation Bar (1) End Display and Preset Display: When the pan/tilt has reached the end of its range, the End Display (Left End, Right End, Up End or Down End) appears. When the zoom or focus operation has reached the end, Wide End, Tele End, Near End, or Far End appears.
Page 24 Operating Instructions (10) (11) (7) Brightness: Adjusts image brightness in 9 steps including [STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] or [+] changes the image brightness. (8) Output Control: Controls the output signals of the External I/O. (9) Refresh Interval: Sets a refresh interval. (Motion— 60-second interval) (10) Resolution: Selects [640 x 480] or [320 x 240] (default) pixels.
Page 25 Pan/Tilt Operation The pan scan and tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -175° to +175° and vertically from -120° to 0° in mounting on the table and from 0° to +90° in mounting on the ceiling, and the lens returns to the current position.
Page 26: Zooming In And Out
Operating Instructions 1.5.5 Zooming In and Out Network Camera has a 42x magnifying capacity: the 21x magnifying capacity of the optical zoom and 2x magnifying capacity of the digital zoom. You can use the zoom buttons in the Operation Bar or your mouse to zoom in or out on increase or decrease the size of the object on the Single Camera screen.
Page 27 Note • Zoom control can be enabled or disabled for General Users and Guest Users (see page 93). If disabled, a 10x digital zoom is available. • The performance of the mouse varies according to your OS. • The optical zoom automatically switches to the digital zoom. •...
Page 28: Automatic And Manual Focusing
Operating Instructions 1.5.6 Automatic and Manual Focusing Focus button adjusts the focus. Network Camera has Automatic and Manual Focusing features. AF (Automatic Focus) button automatically allows the lens to focus on objects. Manual focusing starts by pressing Near or Far button. Near button enables the lens to shorten the focal distance, and Far button lengthens it, manually.
Page 29 • Fingerprints, dust, stains, etc. on the lens can degrade the performance of the Automatic Focusing feature. Wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. • The image may be out of focus, if it is too near, or depending on the zoom position.
Page 30: Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Position
Operating Instructions 1.5.7 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Position Registering Home Position/Alarm Position A home position or 2 alarm positions can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set for buffering images by alarm (see page 107) or by motion detection (see page 119), the camera moves to the alarm position when triggered.
Page 31 Registering a Preset Position 20 camera positions can be stored as presets. These positions can be changed (see page 33). • Registered buttons are shown in blue. • Unregistered buttons are shown in white. Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.
Page 32 Operating Instructions Viewing the Image Select the home position, alarm position or a registered preset button or position. • The camera moves to that position and the image is displayed. Home Position Pan/Tilt Placing the cursor over the button displays the preset name.
Page 33 Changing or Deleting the Settings Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired position, or skip to step 5 if deleting a preset. Zoom to the desired position. Adjust the focusing if necessary.
Page 34: Listening To Camera Audio And Talking Through The Camera
Operating Instructions Listening to Camera Audio and Talking through the Camera Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. The Audio Control Bar (Talk Button, Listen Button and Adjustment Bar) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Page 35 Note • An external microphone and speaker must be connected to the camera (via the Audio/Video Cable) in order to use the Listen and Talk buttons. • The Talk button and Listen button cannot be used simultaneously. The Talk feature is stopped during listening. The Talk feature can be used by only one user at a time.
Page 36: Viewing The Multi-Camera Page
Operating Instructions Viewing the Multi-Camera page To view multiple cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you need to configure each camera on the Multi-Camera Setup page (see page 148). Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page.
Page 37: Administrator Page
Note • When selecting [All] for the View Type, all images are displayed in 160 x 120 pixels resolution, and the Audio Control Bar is not displayed. • 640 x 480-pixel images cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page. • When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet switching hub instead of a repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display.
Page 38: Viewing The Buffered Image Page
Operating Instructions Viewing the Buffered Image page To buffer images in the camera's internal memory, you need to set up the image transfer settings (see page 97, page 107, or page 119). Buffered images can be viewed on this Buffered Image page. Note •...
Page 39 Clicking [Download] after specifying the number of images saves images to the specified location. The saved files can be viewed in an easier operation on your PC. Download the viewer software from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and install it on your PC.
Page 40: Deleting Buffered Images
Operating Instructions Using the zoom feature on the Buffered Image page • The optical zoom is not available while playing back buffered images with the [Play] button, however a 10x digital zoom is available. You can zoom in and out using the mouse or scroll wheel (see page 26).
Page 41: Viewing Still Images On Your Cell Phone
Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone Still images can be viewed over the Internet from a compatible cell phone. Enter "http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/Mobile" on a cell phone and press [OK]. • When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required. E.g.
Page 42 Operating Instructions (1) Pressing 2, 4, 6 or 8 on the cell phones allows you to pan or tilt the camera in four directions: Left, Up, Down or Right. (2) Pressing allows you to zoom in, and pressing # allows you to zoom out. (3) Pressing 5 will refresh the image.
Page 43 (2)U(8)D(6) )Tele (#)Wide • Some cell phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a list of cell phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.
Page 44: Enabling Or Disabling The Buffer/Transfer On Your Cell Phone
Operating Instructions 1.9.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your Cell Phone Access camera images from your cell phone, and log in as an administrator. Select [Buffer/Transfer]. Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable. Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1). •...
Page 45: Using The Camera's Basic Features
Using the Camera's Basic Features Setup Page of the Camera Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. Note • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click the [Login] tab and log in as an administrator. •...
Page 46 Operating Instructions Basic Network (IPv4) Configures the IPv4 network settings to connect the Network (IPv6) Configures the IPv6 network settings to connect the IPsec UPnP DynamicDNS Date and Time Sets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and Camera Audio Account Administrator (10)
Page 47 (15) Multi-Camera (16) Operation Time (17) External Output (18) Indicator Control *1 If you change the [Administrator], [General User], or [Multi-Camera Setup page] settings, changes will not be applied to video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to apply changes to all video viewers. Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 148).
Page 48: Connecting The Camera To Your Ipv4 Network
Operating Instructions Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network The Network page offers three options to configure the camera in IPv4. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, and uses UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. •...
Page 49 DHCP Setup • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, the following page is displayed. Note • The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the Maintenance section (see page 155).
Page 50 Operating Instructions • When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory are deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted. Setting Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) Port Number...
Page 51 Setting Host Name • (DHCP Only) • • Default Gateway (Static/DHCP Only) • DNS Server • Address (Static/DHCP Only) • • Max. Bandwidth • Usage • • Note • Description If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, enter the ISP–assigned host name.
Page 52 Operating Instructions Setting Connection Type *1 If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need to be set. Description • Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. If the camera cannot be accessed, see page 9 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
Page 53: Connecting The Camera To Your Ipv6 Network
Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network The Network page offers two options to configure the camera in IPv6. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an IPv6 address to the camera. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IPv6 address. Note •...
Page 54 Operating Instructions Static Setup You can assign a static IPv6 address to the camera. If you select [No] for Allow Access from the Internet, the camera can be accessed only from the LAN that has an same IPv6 prefix as the camera. •...
Page 55 Setting Allow Access from • the Internet Port Number (Static • Only) • • • IP address • (Static Only) • Default Gateway • (Static Only) • DNS Server • Address • • Description If [Yes] is selected for Allow Access from the Internet, you can access the camera from the Internet.
Page 56 Operating Instructions Setting Max. Bandwidth Usage Connection Type Description • The bandwidth can be restricted. • Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to [0.1 Mbps]. • This setting is valid in both IPv4 and IPv6. Note • Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following file sizes.
Page 57: What Is Ipsec
What is IPsec? IPsec provides security for the transmission of sensitive information over unprotected networks such as the Internet. IPsec authenticates IP packets between participating IPsec devices. Allowed User Camera's IPsec Features The camera can use IPsec in both IPv4 and IPv6. The camera supports the following IPsec features.
Page 58 Operating System Web Browser ISP Service Note • To use IPsec, you need to set up your operating system. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for setup details. Camera ISP Service Transport Mode Encrypted Supported Feature : Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later : Internet Explorer 6.0 or later...
Page 59 System Web Browser Router ISP Service (in IPv4) ISP Service (in IPv6) Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:/ /panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the recommended router. Camera ISP Service (in IPv4) ISP Service (in IPv6) Tunnel Mode Encrypted...
Page 60: Encrypting The Camera Image In Transport Mode
Operating Instructions Encrypting the Camera Image in Transport Mode The camera can encrypt images using IPsec transport mode. Note • If you use IPsec, the refresh interval increases. Click [IPsec] on the Setup page. Click Camera in the Transport column. •...
Page 61 Setting Status • Pre-Shared Key • • Note • Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. Click [Cancel]. • The IPsec page is displayed. Check [Use] in the IPsec column, select an encoding strength, and click [Save]. Setting IPsec •...
Page 62 In IPsec communications, "IPsec" is displayed on the Top page or the Single Camera page. • If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see page 24 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. • See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPsec features.
Page 63: Encrypting The Camera Image In Tunnel Mode
Encrypting the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode The camera can encrypt images using IPsec tunnel mode. Note • Do not set IPsec on PCs under the VPN router. Communications may be blocked. • If you use IPsec, the refresh interval increases. •...
Page 64 Operating Instructions Setting Pre-Shared Key Network address Router address Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. Click [Cancel]. • The IPsec page is displayed. Check [Use] in the IPsec column, uncheck the encoding strength, and click [Save]. Description •...
Page 65 Setting IPsec • Encoding strength • Click [Restart]. Set up your VPN router as shown below. • To use tunnel mode, you need to set up your VPN router. IKE Items Phase 1 Authentication Method Mode Diffie-Hellman MODP Group Cipher Algorithm Message-Digest Algorithm Lifetime...
Page 66 • If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see page 24 of the Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM. • See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for IPsec features. Settings Network address and subnet mask on the LAN side of...
Page 67: Using Upnp (Universal Plug And Play)
UPnP™ is disabled on most routers by default. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and your router's manual for details of how to enable UPnP™. After UPnP™ is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.
Page 68: Connecting The Camera To A Router That
Note • On some routers, the UPnP router's UPnP camera. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details. • If a maximum idle time is set in PPPoE or PPTP connection with your ISP, disable it on the router. See the router manual for details.
Page 69 Port Forwarding feature The port forwarding feature is required to allow camera access from the Internet with a router that does not support UPnP global one. Global IP address of the router vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:80 vvv.xxx.yyy.zzz:81 Internet CATV xDSL Optical cable Local IP address Note •...
Page 70: Registering With The Dynamicdns Service
DynamicDNS is a service that allows you to assign an easy-to-remember name to the camera, for example, similar to your favorite web site. It also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends that you register with a DynamicDNS to access the camera from the Internet.
Page 71 Click [Save]. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes, and the DynamicDNS window is displayed. Setting Personal (Camera) • Your Account Link • Click [OK]. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. • The new settings are saved. Click [Go to Viewnetcam.com page]. •...
Page 72 Operating Instructions Register with the Viewnetcam.com service following the instructions on the website. • The Viewnetcam.com page is displayed. Access your camera with the registered URL from the Internet (see page 13). • When the Top page is displayed, Viewnetcam.com registration is complete.
Page 73 Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. • DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the DynamicDNS service industry. Setting DynamicDNS Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry company. Enter up to 255 characters. The URL must be started Server URL with "http://".
Page 74 Operating Instructions Confirming Internet access Due to the router’s specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, try: • Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 13) •...
Page 75: Dynamicdns Service (Ipv4/Ipv6)
2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6) DynamicDNS allows you to choose an easy-to-remember address (such as "bob.viewnetcam.com") that can be used to view images from your camera over the Internet. This service is compatible with both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Some DynamicDNS service is not compatible with IPv6 address. What are the advantages of DynamicDNS service? In order to view camera images over the Internet, you need to know your camera's global IP address.
Page 76 Operating Instructions When you enter your DynamicDNS address in your web browser while away from home or the office, the DNS server looks up the global IP address assigned to your DynamicDNS address. The DNS server finds your current global IP address and allows you to connect to your camera.
Page 77: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to set and confirm the date and time. The date and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, alarm log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Note •...
Page 78 Operating Instructions Setting Time Setting • Automatic Time • Adjustment • • Note • Adjust Clock for • Daylight Saving Time Note • Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Description Set the date and format (AM/PM or 24 H).
Page 79 Click [Go to Date and Time page]. • The Date and Time page is displayed. Note • Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of time the camera is turned on and its internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is recommended.
Page 80: 2.10 Changing Camera Settings
Operating Instructions 2.10 Changing Camera Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency, automatic focus range, mounting type, pan/tilt range, return to specified position, color night view, and vertical resolution settings. Click [Camera] on the Setup page.
Page 81 Setting Camera Name • The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. • Enter ASCII characters (see page 190) or characters from other languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available.
Page 82 Operating Instructions Setting Select from the following options. Pan Range • • • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. Note • Select from the following options. Tilt Range When the camera is mounted on a ceiling •...
Page 83 Setting Return to • If the camera is not operated during the specified period, Specified the camera turns to a specified position. Position • The following settings are available: Note • • • Color Night • In the color night view mode, the camera image becomes View brighter in a low illuminance.
Page 84 Operating Instructions Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. If the [Pan Range] or [Tilt Range] settings are changed, the camera turns to the home position. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Camera page]. •...
Page 85 Note • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. When the camera is mounted on a table Max.: 0 ˚ Max.: +175 ˚ Min.: -120 ˚ Click [Save] on the Camera page. • The new settings are saved. The camera turns to the home position. When the camera is mounted on a ceiling Max.: +90 ˚...
Page 86: 2.11 Adjusting Audio
Operating Instructions 2.11 Adjusting Audio The Audio page allows you to set the microphone, the external speaker, microphone sensitivity and external speaker volume settings. Click [Audio] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting Output Volume...
Page 87 Setting Mute during Pan/Tilt • Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Audio page]. • The Audio page is displayed. Description You can temporarily turn off the audio (audio input) when the camera pans or tilts.
Page 88: Registering Users
Operating Instructions Registering Users Changing the Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, and the administrator's user name and password. An authentication window allows registered users to access the camera. Note •...
Page 89 Click [Administrator] on the Setup page. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Setting General Authentication has 3 phases. Authentication • If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access.
Page 90 Operating Instructions Setting User Name/ • Password • Note • • • Note • When setting authentication, set the user name and password, and save them. • When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs will not be displayed. •...
Page 91 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The access level to the camera is divided to administrator, general users and guest users. Items Administrator User Name Required and Password Number of Users Accessible All Pages Pages Access Level All Operations Access level Note • Guest users mean unregistered users.
Page 92: Logging In To The Camera
Operating Instructions Logging in to the Camera If you set [Permit access from guest users] on the Security: Administrator page, [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator, the Setup page and the Maintenance page can be accessed. Click [Login] at the top of the page.
Page 93: Creating, Modifying Or Deleting General Users
Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users The General User page allows you to create, modify or delete general users. Up to 50 general users can be registered. The access level is set for each general user. If you set [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users.
Page 94 Operating Instructions Set each parameter. • Settings for general users • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Setting User ID List • • User Name/ • Password • Note • Settings for guest users Description Up to 50 general users can be registered.
Page 95 Setting Access Level An access level is set for each general user. Check each feature to enable access to it. • In the limit time of continuous Motion JPEG setting, set the time for changing video (Motion JPEG) to still images for each user.
Page 96: Buffering Or Transferring Images
Operating Instructions Buffering or Transferring Images Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images The procedures from this page to page 130 are described about settings of the image buffer or transfer. See the procedures below to understand the general outline of the settings. Buffer/Transfer by Timer (Page 97) Time Setting...
Page 97: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Timer
Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP. Note • If you are recording images to the SD memory card, refresh interval slows down. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page. Click a No.
Page 98 Operating Instructions Setting Trigger • • • Set the time, and click [Next>]. Note The timer works by an internal clock. Set the date and time before using timer buffer/transfer (see page 77). • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. •...
Page 99 Setting Image • Select an image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) Resolution or 160 x 120 pixels) for the buffer/transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion.
Page 100 Operating Instructions Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • If you transfer images by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 48 or page 53).
Page 101 When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Setting Server IP •...
Page 102 Operating Instructions Setting Overwrite • Selecting [Overwrite File] overwrites the image on the server Setting with a newer image. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp] saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and the images are not overwritten. E.g.
Page 103 When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note •...
Page 104 Operating Instructions Setting SMTP Server IP • Address or Host Name • Port No. • Reply E-mail • Address Destination E- • mail Address 1—3 • Subject • Text* Description If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253".
Page 105 Setting How to The authentication method can be selected: authenticate [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] or [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • No authentication: No authentication when sending an e- mail.
Page 106 Operating Instructions Confirm the settings, and click [Save]. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Trigger page]. • The Trigger page is displayed. Note • If you click [Save] on the Trigger page, all buffered images on the SD memory card are deleted.
Page 107: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Alarm Signal
Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal You can buffer the camera images, transfer to an FTP server or send E-mails using alarm as a trigger. The Trigger page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by E-mail or FTP. Note •...
Page 108 Operating Instructions Setting Enable Image • Buffer/Transfer Trigger • • • Alarm enable • condition Set the time, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
Page 109 Set the Lens Position When Triggered setting, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • If you enable the Lens Position When Triggered setting, buffer/transfer of the post-trigger image starts after the camera turns to the specified position.
Page 110 Operating Instructions Setting Image Quality • Note • Set the image buffer frequency, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note •...
Page 111 Setting Enable Post- • Check the box to enable the setting. The camera buffers or trigger Image transfers the image right after the alarm signal is detected. Buffer • Set an interval, number of images to buffer and total number. The number of buffered images may not match the total number (see page 191) due to memory capacity, image resolution, image quality or what object you view.
Page 112 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
Page 113 Setting Overwrite • Selecting [Overwrite File] overwrites the image on the server Setting with a newer image. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp] saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and the images are not overwritten. E.g.
Page 114 Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
Page 115 Setting SMTP Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and Address or Host 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name Name (1—255 characters). •...
Page 116 Operating Instructions Setting How to The authentication method can be selected: authenticate [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] or [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • • –...
Page 117 After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click [Next>]. • If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed. Enter the settings referring to page 115—116. Setting Disable • Enable • Click [Save] after confirming the settings. •...
Page 118 Operating Instructions • If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images. – Turning off or restarting the camera. – Updating the camera. – Resetting the camera to default. – Saving the Date and Time page.
Page 119: Buffering Or Transferring Images By Motion Detection Signal
Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as people, based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of Camera. You can buffer the camera images, transfer to an FTP server or send E-mails using the Motion Detection function as a trigger.
Page 120 Operating Instructions • Click [Save] to save the settings. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • If you click [Save], all buffered images on the SD memory card are deleted. Setting Enable Image Buffer/Transfer Trigger Set the time, and click [Next>].
Page 121 Set the image settings, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • If you enable the Lens Position When Triggered setting, buffer/transfer of the post-trigger image starts after the camera turns to the specified position.
Page 122 Operating Instructions Setting Image Quality Set the image buffer frequency, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • Due to the network environment, object, the number of simultaneous access, enabling IPsec or SD memory recording, the camera may not record number of images that you set.
Page 123 Setting Enable Post-trigger • Image Buffer • Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes. Note • If you transfer images by E-mail or FTP, confirm that the default gateway and DNS server addresses are assigned correctly (see page 48 or page 53).
Page 124 Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
Page 125 Setting Overwrite • Selecting [Overwrite File] overwrites the image on the server Setting with a newer image. Selecting [Save as New File with Time Stamp] saves the image attaching time stamps on the file name, and the images are not overwritten. E.g.
Page 126 Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • Clicking [<Back] takes you back to the previous page. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Trigger page without saving changes.
Page 127 Setting SMTP Server IP • If you set a server IP address, set 4 numbers (0—255) and Address or Host 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". Note that "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name Name (1—255 characters). •...
Page 128 Operating Instructions Setting How to The authentication method can be selected: authenticate [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] or [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • • –...
Page 129 After you confirm the settings and click [Next>], set E-mail notification and click [Next>]. • If you select [Enable], the E-mail Notification When Triggered page is displayed. Enter the settings referring to page 127–128. Setting Disable Enable Click [Save] after confirming the settings. •...
Page 130 Operating Instructions • If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images. – Turning off or restarting the camera. – Updating the camera. – Resetting the camera to default. – Saving the Date and Time page.
Page 131: Transferring Camera Images In Transport Mode
Transferring Camera Images in Transport Mode The camera can transfer images in transport mode by E-mail or FTP. E-mail or FTP Server Prepare the following required items: Item E-mail or FTP Server Camera See page 60 and set up the E-mail or FTP server. Transport Mode Encrypted Supported Feature...
Page 132: Transferring Camera Images In Tunnel Mode
Operating Instructions Transferring Camera Images in Tunnel Mode The camera can transfer images in tunnel mode by E-mail or FTP. E-mail or FTP E-mail or FTP E-mail or FTP Server Server Not Encrypted Prepare the following required items: Item VPN Router Camera See page 63 and set up the E-mail or FTP server.
Page 133: Setting The Motion Detection
Setting the Motion Detection The Motion Detection page allows you to adjust the sensitivity of Motion Detection. Threshold: If the threshold is set low, this function detects nearly all movements. Sensitivity: If you set sensitivity high, the amplitude of the motion detection bar gets jumpy.
Page 134 Operating Instructions Preview Display the current threshold and detection level. • The threshold is the line between the green and red bar. • The detection level is the line between the dark red and light red color. • The Threshold and Sensitivity settings are enabled after saving, and reflected in preview.
Page 135 What is “threshold”? The threshold is the minimum value for the camera to detect motions on the image during the motion detection buffering. Setting the threshold lower allows subtler changes to be detected. Setting the threshold higher allows only bigger changes that might occupy half the image to be detected.
Page 136 Operating Instructions Additionally, if the object's color is similar to the color of the background, motion can be hard to detect. • The detection level depends on the object, resolution, or image quality. Confirm the condition on the Preview window following the procedure above.
Page 137: Setting Alarm Log Notification
Setting Alarm Log Notification An alarm log sent once a day at a specified time can be checked. To enable Alarm Log, set Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or Motion Detection for Trigger Setting and check [Enable]. Click [Alarm Log] on the Setup page. •...
Page 138 Operating Instructions Note • When the settings are saved, the number of new alarm logs becomes 0. • The camera works only with an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It does not work with mail servers like "Hotmail" that use a web browser.
Page 139 Setting How to The authentication method can be selected: authenticate [No authentication], [POP before SMTP authentication] or [SMTP authentication]. POP server authentication may be required by your ISP. In that case, set POP before SMTP authentication. • No authentication: No authentication when sending an e- mail.
Page 140: Using The Sd Memory Card
• The files recorded on the SD memory card can be viewed on your PC. Download the viewer software from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ and install it on your PC. Remove the cover by pushing down slightly on the notches on the cover and pulling the cover toward you.
Page 141 Push the SD memory card with your finger until it clicks. When removing the card, push the card lightly to release it, then remove it from the slot. Note • Sound cannot be recorded. • Ensure that recording has been stopped, before removing the SD memory card.
Page 142: Format The Sd Memory Card
Operating Instructions 4.9.1 Format the SD Memory Card Before you record the camera image, you need to format the SD memory card. Note • You can confirm the SD memory card capacity on the Status page. Insert the SD memory card. Click [Trigger] on the Setup page.
Page 143: Start The Sd Memory Recording
4.9.2 Start the SD Memory Recording The SD memory recording can be started on the Trigger page. Note • You can confirm the SD memory card capacity on the Status page. • If the camera is restarted, the SD memory recording starts again. •...
Page 144: Stop The Sd Memory Recording
Operating Instructions 4.9.3 Stop the SD Memory Recording After you stop the SD memory recording, remove the SD memory card. Note • You can confirm the SD memory card capacity on the Status page. • Images will be recorded to the SD memory card again by the following operations.
Page 145: Using Other Features
Using Other Features Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change the initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) such as image resolution, image quality and the refresh interval.
Page 146 Operating Instructions Setting Image Resolution Image Quality Refresh Interval Time stamp setting • Language Banner Display • Select the image resolution. 640 x 480 pixels (Only for the Single Camera page) 320 x 240 pixels (default) 160 x 120 pixels (Only for the Multi-Camera page) •...
Page 147 Setting • Banner user • • • Image URL • • Link URL *1 Note that [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • When finished, "Success!" is displayed. Click [Go to Image Display page].
Page 148: Configuring Multiple Cameras
Operating Instructions Configuring Multiple Cameras The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure camera IP addresses and camera names to view multiple images on the Multi-Camera page. These configurations are required to use the Multi-Camera page. Up to 12 cameras can be configured.
Page 149 Setting Display • Check this box to enable the camera. • Set an IP address or host name to enable the camera. IP Address Host Name Port No. • Set a port number (1—65535). • This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera Camera Name page.
Page 150: Specifying Operation Time
Operating Instructions Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the time that the camera is in use. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside operation time. Note • Your privacy may be compromised if the time period is set incorrectly. Confirm the time period after the setup.
Page 151 Setting Enable • Day of the week • Operation Time • Click [Save] when finished. • The new settings are saved. • The Operation Time page is displayed. About Operation Time In the operation time settings, the enabled settings take priority over the disabled settings.
Page 152: Controlling External Output
Operating Instructions Controlling External Output The external output terminal allows you to control the external devices. You can also change the initial status of the output signal. Click [External Output] on the Setup page. Click [Save] when finished. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. •...
Page 153: Changing The Indicator Display
Changing the Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select an operation for the indicator. There are three options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Always off Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page. Select an option.
Page 154: Camera Maintenance
Operating Instructions Camera Maintenance Maintenance page Maintenance Status Session Status Alarm Log Restart Update Firmware Save Settings Load Settings Reset to Factory Default Maintenance Status Session Status Alarm Log Restart Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 158). Save Settings Load Settings Reset to Factory Default...
Page 155: Confirming The Status
The Status page allows you to check the status of the camera. The status information provides support for troubleshooting. Clicking [Status] displays the following page. Note • See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 6.1.2 Confirming Session Status Displays the information of clients connected to the camera.
Page 156: Confirming Alarm Logs
Operating Instructions 6.1.3 Confirming Alarm Logs Displays up to 50 Alarm Logs in chronological order. Old logs will be overwritten by new ones. Click [Alarm Log] on the Maintenance page. Alarm Logs are displayed. Note • If the camera is restarted, all alarm logs are deleted. Item New Alarm Logs Date...
Page 157: Restarting The Camera
6.1.4 Restarting the Camera It is possible to restart the camera by turning the camera off and turning the camera on again. The camera can also be restarted on the Restart page. Note • When the camera is restarted, the buffered images will be deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted.
Page 158: Updating The Camera Firmware
The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. • If the camera's firmware is updated, all alarm logs are deleted. Download the new firmware from the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/, and save it on your PC.
Page 159 Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. • The firmware file name is displayed. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware]. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without updating the firmware.
Page 160: Creating The Configuration File
Operating Instructions 6.1.6 Creating the Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 161). Note • The saved image contains private information. It is important to prevent leaks of private information.
Page 161: Loading Settings From A Configuration File
6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File Camera settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load previously used settings from a configuration file. Note • The configuration file also saves network settings. When settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded.
Page 162: Resetting The Camera To Factory Default
Operating Instructions 6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default when the Execute button is clicked. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. Click [Execute]. • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds. •...
Page 163: Support Page
The Help page displays explanations for each of the following features. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the following page. 6.2.2 Product Information See the Panasonic Network Camera support website for product information. Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note •...
Page 164: External I/O
Operating Instructions External I/O If you connect external devices such as sensors to the External I/O, and image buffer/transfer by alarm signal is set, the camera image is transferred by alarm detection. Explanation of the External I/O GND pin External Sensor Input 1 •...
Page 165 Circuit Diagram Example DC10.5 V–13.5 V CAUTION • The external I/O is not capable of connecting directly to devices that require large amounts of current. In some cases, a custom interface circuit (customer-provided) may have to be used. Serious damage to the camera may result if a device that exceeds its electrical capability is connected to the external I/O (see page 164).
Page 166: Other Information
Operating Instructions Other Information FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button There is a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the bottom of the camera. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button (Press the button with a pointed object) BB-HCM381A Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default.
Page 167: Default Setting List
Default Setting List Basic Items Network Connection Mode (IPv4) Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Port No. (Static/DHCP only) IP address (Static only) Subnet Mask (Static only) Host Name (DHCP only) Default Gateway (Static/DHCP only) DNS Server 1...
Page 168 Operating Instructions Items Network Connection Mode (IPv6) Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) Port No. (Static only) IP address (Static only) Default Gateway (Static only) DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Max. Bandwidth Usage (Mbps) Connection Type IPsec Encoding strength Transport Tunnel...
Page 169 Items Dynamic DynamicDNS DynamicDNS Server Updating time User Name Password Date and Time Setting Time Automatic Time Adjustment NTP Server Address or Host Name Time Zone Adjust Clock for Daylight Saving Time Start Day End Day Default Required Disable [Blank] When using User-specified DynamicDNS...
Page 170 Operating Instructions Items Camera Camera Name White Balance AC Power Source Frequency Automatic Focus Range Mounting Type Pan Range (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Tilt Range (On the table) (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Default Required Network Required Camera Auto 60 Hz Macro On the table -175 degrees...
Page 171 Items Camera Tilt Range (On the ceiling) (Minimum) (Home Position) (Maximum) Return to Specified Position (Time) (Specified Position) Color Night View Vertical Resolution (for 640 x 480 mode) Audio Output Volume PC Audio Input Timeout Input Camera Microphone Sensitivity Mute during Pan/Tilt Default Required Not-selected...
Page 172 Operating Instructions Account Items Security: General Administrator Authentication User Name Password Retype Password General User User ID List User Name Password Retype Password Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG Refresh Interval Access Level Default Required Do not permit access from guest users [Blank] When setting...
Page 173 Buffer/Transfer Items Trigger Status Trigger Active Time of Trigger Image Setting (Image Resolution) Image Quality Image Buffer Frequency Transfer Method Notify Motion Threshold Detection Sensitivity Default Required Timer Always 320 x 240 Standard Every 1 s, buffer 1 image. No Transfer, No Memory Overwrite Disable...
Page 174 Operating Instructions Items Alarm A setup of operation Active Time Time Notice setup of an alarm log Port No. (SMTP) Port No. (POP) Subject How to authenticate Default Required Disable When selecting Alarm1, Alarm2 or Motion Detection in Trigger. Checked PM 12 h 0 min [Blank] Alarm Log...
Page 175 Advanced Items Image Single Camera Display Image Resolution Single Camera Image Quality Single Camera Refresh Interval Multi-Camera Image Resolution Multi-Camera Image Quality Multi-Camera Refresh Interval Time stamp setting Language Banner Display Enable Banner user Image URL Link URL Default Required 320 x 240 Standard Motion...
Page 176 Operating Instructions Items Multi- Multi-Camera Camera Display IP Address or Host Name Port No. Camera Name Change Camera Order Operation Operation Time Time External External Device Output Control Output Button name modification Indicator Indicator Control Control In IPv4, set 4 numbers (0 "0.0.0.0"...
Page 177 Enter ASCII characters (see page 190) or characters from other languages (1 for a 1-byte character and 1 [#], [&], [%], [=], [+], [?], [<], and [>] are not available. ["] and [:] are not available. — 7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that [Space], ["], ['], Operating Instructions —...
Page 178: Cleaning
Operating Instructions Cleaning Only clean the camera after it has been turned off. If the lens is dusty, image quality may decrease. After taking away the sand or the dust on it, wipe it with lens cleaning paper. Note • Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera.
Page 179: Setting An Ip Address On Your Pc
Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by following the procedures below. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. Windows XP [Start] ( Internet Connections] Connection] in use [TCP/IP] Windows 2000 [Start]...
Page 180: Using Setup Program
Displaying the Setup page. Finding the camera Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. • If the Panasonic Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.exe" on the CD-ROM. Click [Camera Setup]. Displays version information about this program.
Page 181 • If the following dialog box is displayed, click [Unblock]. • You can find the camera IP address and port number by looking up the MAC address of your camera. IPv4 Information Address Address IPv6 Information Note • When trying to find multiple cameras, the MAC address on the bottom of the camera verifies which camera you are setting up.
Page 182 Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 181. Click the corresponding button. Note • See Getting Started for local and Internet access setup. Manual Setup window Set up each parameter referring to page 50—page 52.
Page 183: Setting Up The Camera Using The Mac Address On The Setup Program
• If "Camera setup completed" is displayed, click [Close] to finish the Manual Setup. Close all Setup windows. Setting up the Camera Using the MAC Address on the Setup Program The Setup Program may not list any cameras due to your firewall or antivirus software settings on your PC.
Page 184 Operating Instructions Enter the user name and password, and click [Save]. The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and password that you set above, and click [OK]. When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is complete. •...
Page 185 Note • See page 17 for the Single Camera page. • If you will enable Internet access to the camera, follow the procedures below. • When you are using a router that supports UPnP™ Enable the Auto Port Forwarding feature on the UPnP page (see page Register with the DynamicDNS service on the DynamicDNS page (see page 70) Confirm that the camera can be accessed from the Internet (see page...
Page 186: Setting Your Pc
Operating Instructions Setting Your PC 7.6.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser If a proxy server is not used, these settings are not required. If you are using a proxy server, perform the proxy server settings below. • To communicate with a camera installed within a LAN, changing the web browser settings is recommended.
Page 187 Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. See if the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required. Operating Instructions See if this check box is checked or not.
Page 188 Operating Instructions Enter the camera’s IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253) Click [OK]. Note • When accessing the camera via a proxy server, the Talk Button is gray. The Talk feature cannot be used.
Page 189: Setting Upnp™ To Display Camera Shortcut In My Network Places
7.6.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, a Windows component should be added. Enable UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below. Windows XP [Start] ( Programs] [Networking Services]...
Page 190: Ascii Character Table
Operating Instructions ASCII Character Table (space) " & ASCII Character Table < >...
Page 191: File Size And Number Of Buffered Images
File Size and Number of Buffered Images The following table shows the relationship between the file size of the image and the maximum number of buffered images. Note • The following file sizes are shown at their maximum value. Resolution Items 640 x 480 File Size About 60 KB...
Page 192: Number Of Images On The Sd Memory Card
Operating Instructions Number of Images on the SD Memory Card The camera supports the Panasonic SD memory card. • 2 GB: RP-SDK02G • 1 GB: RP-SDK01G • 512 MB: RP-SDK512 • 256 MB: RP-SDH256 • 128 MB: RP-SD128B • 64 MB: RP-SD064B...
Page 193: 7.10 Specifications
7.10 Specifications Network Camera Items Zoom Pan/Tilt Angle Sensor Type Illumination White Balance Focus Minimum Object Distance Aperture (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Other Specifications Items Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image Audio Communication Audio Bandwidth Audio Play Method Input Encoding Method Audio Input Audio Output...
Page 194 Operating Instructions Items Frame rate Supported Protocols IPsec Feature IKE (Internet Key Exchange) Cipher Algorithm Message-Digest Algorithm HMAC-MD5, HMAC-SHA-1 Message Transfer Condition Image Transfer Method Interface Indicator Display External I/O SD Memory Card Slot Dimension (HWD) Weight Specifications Max. 12 frames/second (640 x 480) Max.
Page 195 Items Power Supply Mounting Angle Temperature Humidity *1 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer. *2 Use only the included Audio/Video Cable when connecting an external microphone, speaker or TV. *3 Frame rate may slow down depending on the network environment, PC performance, image quality, SD memory recording, using IPsec or what object you view.
Page 196: Index
Operating Instructions Index Abbreviations 4 ActiveX Controls 19 Administrator/General Users/Guest Us- ers 91 Alarm Image Buffer/Transfer 107 Alarm Log 137 Alarm Position 30 ASCII Character Table 190 Audio page 86 Audio/Video terminal 9 Automatic Focus Range 81 Buffered Image page 38 Camera Access 13 Camera page 80 Capture Image Button 22...
Page 197 Operating Instructions Serial Number 9 Session Status 155 Setup page 45 Setup Program 180 Single Camera page 17 Specifications 193 Status page 155 Support Information page 163 Support page 163 Talk 34 Timer Image Buffer/Transfer 97 Top page 14 Trademarks 4 Update Firmware page 158 UPnP page 67 User-specified DynamicDNS 72...
Page 198 Symptom Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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