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Operating Instructions

KX-HCM230
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  • Page 1: Network Camera

    Network Camera Operating Instructions KX-HCM230 Model No. Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted.
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Network Camera. Please check the following items when unpacking. Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc. Operating Instructions — 1 pc. Getting Started — 1 pc. Flexible Stand — 1 pc. AC adaptor —...
  • Page 3 Operating Instructions Trademarks • Netscape and Netscape Navigator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. •...
  • Page 4 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the sand or the dust on the Lens Cover, please wipe the Lens Cover with a dry cloth.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Product Introduction ............. 7 1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera..........8 1.1.1 Main features....................8 1.1.2 System Requirements ................10 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature..........11 1.2 Included Accessories..............12 1.3 Camera Feature Locations ............. 14 1.3.1 Front View ....................14 1.3.2 Rear View....................15 1.3.3 Bottom View ....................15 2 Network Camera Setup ..........
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions 4.4 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table........101 5 Specification and Troubleshooting......103 5.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings..... 104 5.2 Default settings list ............... 105 5.3 Specification ................. 110 5.4 Troubleshooting................112 5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation ........ 118 Index .................

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    Operating Instructions Section 1 Product Introduction...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Network Camera

    Operating Instructions 1.1 Getting to know the Network Camera 1.1.1 Main features Splash Resistant body Network Camera has a splash resistant body. The splash resistant body allows the Network Camera to be used indoors and outdoors. Note that the attached AC adaptor is intended for indoor use only.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions Multi Client Access The Network Camera allows up to 30 users to view Motion JPEG image simultaneously. The users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Please note that as the number of users simultaneously connected to the Network Camera increases, the overall motion performance will decrease.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Operating Instructions 1.1.2 System Requirements The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical specifications for the Network Camera to work properly. Item Description Operating Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98/SE ® ® System Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows XP ®...

  • Page 11: Authentication-System Security Feature

    Operating Instructions 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security feature Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general user ID and password for the security. Password security can prevent the unregistered users from accessing your image from their web browsers. Authentication windows are not displayed in the default. Please refer to Page 58 for setting up the Authentication window, the administrator ID and the password.

  • Page 12: Included Accessories

    Operating Instructions 1.2 Included Accessories The following items are provided with the Network Camera. AC adaptor — 1 pc. Flexible Stand — 1 pc. Sunshade — 1 pc. Order No. PSLP1238Z Order No. PSKL1020Y Order No. PSYC1HCM230M Setup CD-ROM — 1 pc. Rubber Cap —...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Setup CD-ROM Setup CD-ROM starts Setup programme automatically. The Setup programme simplifies the Network Camera installation. The main files are located as follows. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating ® ® Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM. Adobe Acrobat Reader installer is in the Setup CD-ROM.

  • Page 14: Camera Feature Locations

    Operating Instructions 1.3 Camera Feature Locations 1.3.1 Front View Lens Cover Indicator (Refer to Page 81 for the Setup.) Fixed Focus Lens 1 metre—Infinity Pan: - 60° to + 60° Tilt: 0° to - 45° The vision in Pan/Tilt ranges horizontally about 165°...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Operating Instructions 1.3.2 Rear View External I/O CLEAR SETTING button (Refer to (Refer to Page 104.) Page 98.) DC IN jack Mounting Hole for the (Refer to various mounting. Page 20.) (Refer to Page 95.) Serial Number and Ethernet port MAC address (RJ-45) Please record the serial...

  • Page 16: Network Camera Setup

    Operating Instructions Section 2 Network Camera Setup...

  • Page 17: Installation Procedure

    Operating Instructions 2.1 Installation Procedure Select the Network Camera configuration type. (Page 18—Page 19) Connect the Network Camera for the installation. (Page 20) Prepare the network parameters for the Network Camera. (Page 21—Page 22) Check the proxy server setting. (Page 26—Page 27) Set up the Network Camera with the Setup CD-ROM.

  • Page 18: Network Camera Configuration Type

    Operating Instructions 2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type The Network Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet. Please select from the four Network Camera configuration types. Network parameters differ depending on the Network Camera configuration type. [Type 1]—LAN/Intranet Connection with an Ethernet Switching Hub Network Camera can be installed on the LAN/Intranet.
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions [Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a Modem Network Camera can be installed alone without PC on the network. When you set up the Network Camera in [Type 3], please connect the Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4]. Modem Internet Note...

  • Page 20: How To Turn On Network Camera For Installation

    AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the power outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible. • Use Only with specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1238 (Order No. PSLP1238Z). • AC Adaptor is for indoor use only.

  • Page 21: Network Parameters

    Operating Instructions 2.4 Network Parameters 2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for the Network Camera Before starting to set up the network parameters of Network Camera, please make note of corresponding network parameters. [Type 1] Please ask the network administrator for the network parameters. [Type 2] Please ask the network administrator for the network parameters.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Network Parameters Table Network Camera Configuration Type Parameters [Type 1] [Type 2] [Type 3] [Type 4] 80 (default) 80 (default)* 80 (default) Port No.* IP address Check [Static], Check [Static], Check [Static], 192.168.0.253 and set the and set the and set the (default) static private...
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions How to refer the network parameters from the PC If you cannot get the network parameters, you can refer to the network parameters except for IP address from the PC on the same network in the following procedure. •...

  • Page 24: Setting Ip Address Of The Pc In [Type 4] Configuration Type

    Operating Instructions 2.4.2 Setting IP address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type PC needs to have the static private IP address to access the Network Camera in [Type 4] configuration. Follow the next steps distinguished by the operating system in the next table to open TCP/IP Properties window of the PC.
  • Page 25 Operating Instructions TCP IP Properties window appears. Please set "192.168.0.250" in the IP address data field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask data field. Click [OK]. Private IP address Private IP address is the network ID which is not used on the Internet. It is classified into Class A, Class B and Class C shown in the next table.

  • Page 26: Proxy Server Setting

    Operating Instructions 2.5 Proxy Server Setting The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the Network Camera in some corporate environments. The web browser can set up the IP address communication without the proxy server. Please discuss the installation with the ISP or network administrator.
  • Page 27 Operating Instructions Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from the ISP or the network administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. Click [OK] on all of the opening windows.

  • Page 28: Simple Installation Using The Setup Cd-Rom

    Operating Instructions 2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM After finishing cabling, please turn on the Network Camera and insert the Setup CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Setup CD-ROM should start the application automatically. This programme automatically finds the Network Cameras on the network.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Click [Network Configuration]. The Network Camera List window appears. The Setup programme finds all the Network Cameras connected on the network. The Network Camera List window lists all of the MAC addresses and IP addresses of the Network Camera on the network. Please record MAC address on the Network Camera Memo on Page 3.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown on example (A) on the Network Camera List window on Page 29 and click [Select]. The Configuration window appears. Please refer to Page 21 and Page 22 and enter the correct network parameters.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Click [OK]. Please refer to Page 52 for Setup Page (Network window). Click [Top Page]. Top Page appears. Click the language to change the display. Please refer to Page 36 for Top Page. Notes • First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window.

  • Page 32: Network Camera Access From The Internet

    Operating Instructions 2.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet [Type 2] and [Type 3] of the Network Camera configuration type allow the Network Camera to be accessed from the Internet. Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature Please set up the Port Forwarding feature to the broadband router if the [Type 2]—Internet Connection with the Broadband Router on Page 18 is configured.
  • Page 33 Operating Instructions Top Page Click the language to change the display. Please refer to Page 36 for the Top Page. Note First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG.

  • Page 34: Network Camera Screen And Setup Window

    Operating Instructions Section 3 Network Camera Screen and Setup window...

  • Page 35: Network Camera Flow Chart

    Operating Instructions 3.1 Network Camera flow chart Top Page enables you to access to the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/ Multi-Camera screen). Authentication window can set password for the link at (A). Enter "http://IP Address :Port No." on the web browser. When port no.

  • Page 36: Single Camera/Multi-Camera Selection

    Operating Instructions 3.2 Single Camera/Multi-Camera selection Top Page allows you to select the Single/Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG or JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Motion JPEG enables you to view the image like a motion video, and JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be set the refreshing interval. Enter "http://IP Address :Port No."...
  • Page 37 Operating Instructions Notes • If a port no. is specified in the IP address, "http://" must precede the IP address, otherwise the port no. will not be recognised. • First viewing the image on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window.
  • Page 38 Operating Instructions ActiveX Controls First viewing on the Internet Explorer may display a pop up Security Warning window. The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls (OCX file) used to display Motion JPEG. Please allow the file to be installed. It is required and will not cause any problems with other applications on the PC.

  • Page 39: Viewing The Top View Image Screen

    Operating Instructions 3.2.1 Viewing the Top View Image screen The Top View Image screen consists of Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen. Single Camera screen has the operation bar on the left. Single Camera screen has an image field. The Operation Bar can control the image resolution, image quality and image size.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Notes • The Screen Saver can prevent the PC monitor from burning in displaying the same image. • Selecting a resolution of 640 x 480 will result in a slight loss of speed when viewing Motion JPEG. Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution.
  • Page 41 Operating Instructions Operation Bar Item Description End display: When Pan/Tilt operation has reached (1) End, Locked and the end of corner, Left End, Right End, Up End or Preset Name Down End appears. Display Locked display: Pan/Tilt/Preset, Brightness Control and Preset programme can be locked. Locked appears when the Operation Bar is clicked.
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions Preset Positioning Preset positioning allows you to fix the lens in the specific direction. This preset feature can memorise Brightness and White Balance setting. Preset button (1—4) is registered in the factory default. (1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left, 4: Lower Right) All eight preset buttons can be overridden.
  • Page 43 Operating Instructions Deleting the preset buttons 1) Click [Programme]. Red cancel button appears. • [Cancel] links to the Single Camera screen without deleting. 2) Select the preset number to delete. 3) Click [Delete]. • [Cancel] links to the Single Camera screen without deleting.
  • Page 44 Operating Instructions Buffered Image screen Buffered Image screen can be viewed by clicking [Viewer] on the operation bar. Buffered Image is saved in the internal memory of Network Camera by clicking [Start Capture]. Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer on Page 64 can also buffer the image.
  • Page 45 Operating Instructions [Start Capture] : [Start Capture] saves the individual images to the internal memory. Network traffic, PC performance, image quality and image resolution influence [Play] mode time and the refreshing interval of the image. The resolution is the same as the current image settings. At a resolution of 320 x 240 in standard mode, the Network Camera stores approximately 560 frames.
  • Page 46 Max. Bandwidth Usage on Network window on Page 52. Please refer to Page 117 for other solutions. • Multi-Camera screen can also display the images of Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series).

  • Page 47: Setup Window-General Overview

    Operating Instructions 3.3 Setup window—General Overview Setup Page controls all features of the Network Camera. The authentication window can keep the Network Camera security. It enables only administrator to access the Setup Page by entering ID and Password. Enter "http://IP Address :Port no./config.html" on the web browser and press [Enter].
  • Page 48 Operating Instructions Setup Page Version number (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) Note Firmware Version number indicated on the Setup Page is important for your future support of the Network Camera.
  • Page 49 Operating Instructions Item Description (1) Go to Top Page Jumps to the Top Page. The Top Page accesses to Single/Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Refer to Page 51. (2) Network Configures the network setting (Static/DHCP, Default Gateway, Port No., DNS and Bandwidth). Refer to Page 52.
  • Page 50 Operating Instructions Item Description (9) Multi-Camera The Multi-Camera screen needs to set up these parameters. Enter the Network Camera names and IP addresses of each Network Camera. The Multi- Camera can display up to four images in a window. Refer to Page 78. (10) External Output Sets the External Device Control Output setting to Control...

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Network Camera

    Operating Instructions 3.3.1 Setting up the Network Camera Go to Top Page Clicking [Go to Top Page] on the Setup Page. The Top Page accesses the Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG-Regularly Refresh. Click the language to change the display.
  • Page 52 Operating Instructions Network Network window can set up the each network parameter. Please restart the Network Camera when making the parameters effective. • You can set disable the Configuration window from the Setup CD-ROM for the security by taking the check away. Click [Network] on the Setup Page.
  • Page 53 Operating Instructions Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing. • Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters. Click [Restart Now!] to restart to make the changed parameters effective. Instructions for the data fields Port No.
  • Page 54 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Static • Please check Static, when having specified IP address assigned to the Network Camera from the ISP or • IP Address administrator. Enter the specified IP address and Subnet • Subnet Mask Mask.
  • Page 55 Operating Instructions File size of the image The internal memory, image resolution, image quality and object situation determine the maximum number of frames. The file size changes by the image quality and object situation. (Brightness, etc.) For example, the image size per frame in the image resolution is as follows. (When the image quality is Standard) 160 x 120: about 2.7 Kbytes (22 Kbits) 320 x 240: about 10 Kbytes (80 Kbits)
  • Page 56 Operating Instructions Name/Time Name/Time window is used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date and Time entered on the Name/Time window are used for the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature and on the Buffered Image screen. NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of the Network Camera.
  • Page 57 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Date and • Time stamp on the Buffered Image screen can be Time changed [AM/PM] or [24H]. • Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature. Auto NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronises the Adjustment...
  • Page 58 Operating Instructions Security: Administrator Security: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude the access to selected Network Camera feature. Individual levels of access can be defined for multiple users. Notes • If the Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, please use the authentication window for the security.
  • Page 59 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Authentication The authentication window can be set in the three patterns. Enable None: No authentication window appears. Anyone can access all screens (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) and pages (Top Page and Setup Page). Administrator only: The authentication window appears when accessing the Setup Page.
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions Security: General User Security: General User window allows the administrator to create the General User ID and password for the security level defined as General User. Up to 30 individual user names can be defined. The various security levels are explained on Page 59.
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields General User The General User can be up to 30. Each of them can Authentication have their own ID and password. (1) User ID List • User ID List displays the registered user name. •...

  • Page 62: Top View Image

    Operating Instructions Top View Image Top View Image Setting window can change the settings of Top Page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen such as the initial language, the image resolution, image quality, refreshing interval as the initial setting, Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG and On the Air time.
  • Page 63 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Top Page • Top Page title can be changed. Please enter the new title. • Please refer to unavailable character set 1 on Page 101 but [space] is available. • Please refer to displayable character set on Page 102. •...

  • Page 64: Image Transfer

    Operating Instructions Image Transfer Image Transfer window can set the Image Transfer feature. The Network Camera can buffer images and send the images via e-mail or FTP. The request to send the image is initiated by a contact closure from the external sensors/ devices connected to the External I/O using the Alarm mode.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions Non Transfer mode Non Transfer mode enables [Start Capture] on the operation bar to buffer the image on the Single Camera screen. Please refer to Page 44. Capture Control can lock [Start Capture] on the operation bar to prevent the user from capturing the Buffered Image.
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions Transfer in the Alarm Mode The Alarm mode can transfer the image via e-mail or FTP when the alarm trigger is active. To activate the alarm trigger, the External Sensor Input of the External I/ O must be connected with the external sensors/devices. The Alarm mode can send the e-mail without transferring the image.
  • Page 67 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields External Sensor Input of External I/O activates the alarm trigger. Please refer to Section 4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O. Active Time of Trigger The active trigger time can be set in the primary time and the secondary time.
  • Page 68 Operating Instructions Selects Transfer Method. Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full. Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full. FTP: Enters the server address* or Host Name* , Port no.
  • Page 69 Operating Instructions Data transfer method: Please use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, please ask ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available. Mail: Sets the SMTP and POP3 server address* or Host Name* Login ID* and Password*...
  • Page 70 Operating Instructions Setting Example...
  • Page 71 Setting of FTP server: IP Address — 192.168.0.20 Port No. — 21 Login ID — Panasonic Password — ******** Upload File name — NetworkCamera File name and time stamp is named to the file. (Example: Network Camera20020101093000000.jpg) Underlined numbers are "9 h 30 min 00 s 000 ms on 1st January 2002".
  • Page 72 Operating Instructions Transfer in the Timer Mode The timer mode can be activated by entering the active time, the image setting, frequency setting and the transfer method on the Image Transfer window. Buffered Image can also be transferred via e-mail or FTP. The timer mode uses the Network Camera internal clock.
  • Page 73 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields Buffers or transfers by the timer trigger. Active Time of Trigger Always: always activates the timer trigger. The timer trigger interval can be set in e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting. Operational between: Sets the starting and stopping time of the primary time.
  • Page 74 Operating Instructions Selects Transfer Method. Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full. Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full. [Primary] or [Secondary] on the operation bar can be displayed to view the Buffered Image screen in Non Transfer setting.
  • Page 75 Operating Instructions Data transfer method: Please use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, please ask ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available. Mail: Sets the SMTP and POP3 server address* or Host Name* Login ID* and Password*...

  • Page 76: Camera Setup

    Operating Instructions Camera Setup The Camera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset and Preset Programme Control feature. Click [Camera Setup] on the Setup Page. Select the each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finishing. •...
  • Page 77 Operating Instructions Instructions for the data fields White Balance Auto (default) — Auto White Balance Fixed Indoor — Colour Temperature: 2800K, Electric Bulb Fixed — Colour Temperature: Fluorescent_1 3600K, Natural fluorescent light Fixed — Colour Temperature: Fluorescent_2 4000K, Cool fluorescent light Fixed Outdoor —...
  • Page 78 Operating Instructions Multi-Camera Multi-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera Name and IP address of each Network Camera must be entered to view the Multi- Camera screen. Registering IP addresses of the other Network Camera enables you to view on the Multi-Camera screen. Clicking Camera Name of Network Camera on the Multi-Camera screen accesses the Single Camera screen to control the image.
  • Page 79 Operating Instructions Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finishing. • Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. It returns to the Setup Page without saving the parameters. Instructions for the data fields Enable check box The checked camera image can be seen on the Multi- Camera screen.

  • Page 80: External Output Control

    Operating Instructions External Output Control External Output Control window enables the External Device Control Output signal to activate the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) The network administrator should set up this setting. Note Please refer to Page 98 for Interfacing to the External I/O. Click [External Output Control] on the Setup Page.

  • Page 81: Indicator Control

    Operating Instructions Indicator Control Indicator Control window allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator operation has three patterns. • Always on • Turns on when accessing the Network Camera • Always off Please refer to Page 14 for the Indicator colour indication. Note Indicator can be controlled in case the administrator does not want to draw attention to the Network Camera.
  • Page 82 Operating Instructions Restart Restart window restarts the Network Camera with the parameters saved. Restarting is required when the Network setting is changed. Click [Restart] on the Setup Page. Click [Restart Now!]. • Click [Cancel] to quit. It returns to the Setup Page.

  • Page 83: Update Firmware

    Operating Instructions Update Firmware Update Firmware window allows the user to install the latest version of the Network Camera internal operating system. In most cases, this will never be necessary. The present firmware has undergone extensive testing and was found to be very reliable.
  • Page 84 Operating Instructions Click [Update Firmware] on the Setup Page. Click [Update Firmware]. Please wait about one minute. Note If you click [Update Firmware], operation cannot be cancelled. If cancelled, please refer to 5.4 Troubleshooting.
  • Page 85 Operating Instructions Click [Browse...] to select the software from the file selector. • The dialogue box appears to choose the file. Select a desired firmware file (including the path information) and click [Open]. Make sure the desired firmware file name is selected correctly, and click [Update Firmware].

  • Page 86: Reset To Factory Default

    Operating Instructions Reset to Factory Default Reset to Factory Default window initialises all the parameters including the ID, Password, IP address and Subnet Mask except Date and Time setting to the factory default. Please reconfirm before doing the Reset to Factory Default operation.
  • Page 87 Operating Instructions Notes • Do not turn off the power during the Reset to Factory Default. It may interrupt the Network Camera operation. • IP address and Subnet Mask should be set newly after Resetting to Factory Default. • CLEAR SETTING button can also reset the Network Camera to the Factory Default.

  • Page 88: Technical Guides

    Operating Instructions Section 4 Technical Guides...

  • Page 89: Network Camera Installation

    Operating Instructions 4.1 Network Camera Installation Network Camera has a splash resistant body. The splash resistant body allows Network Camera to be used indoors and outdoors. Outdoor Mounting needs waterproof cabling. Please check Network Camera operation before installing (cabling and mounting) Network Camera. Notes •...

  • Page 90: Network Camera Cabling

    Operating Instructions 4.1.1 Network Camera Cabling Please check the location where Network Camera should be installed. Select the proper cable fitted to the Network Camera location. Please ask the authorised wiring electrician for the cabling. Put the cables through the Connector Cover (1.). Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack (2.) and Category 5 straight/cross cable to the Ethernet port (3.).
  • Page 91 Operating Instructions Thread the AC adaptor cord through the hook. Put the Rubber Cap and the Connector Cover by fastening the three screws in numerical orders. A remaining screw hole of Connector Cover is used for attaching Sunshade. Note Be sure to thread the AC adaptor cord through the hook. Connector Cover Carefully insert the Rubber Cap into the...
  • Page 92 Operating Instructions Roll up three putties around the cables. Stuff putties little into the hole to prevent the water from getting inside. Use last putty to fix the spot. Notes • Please confirm Network Camera operation before puttying the cables. Putties and Self Bonding tape cannot be used twice.

  • Page 93: Network Camera Mounting

    Operating Instructions 4.1.2 Network Camera Mounting Four mounting methods are shown in the following figures. Please confirm the top and bottom of the Network Camera when mounting. Please ask the authorised dealer for the mounting. Flexible Stand Mounting 1) Attach the Network Camera by screwing the threaded mount into the tripod mounting hole.
  • Page 94 Operating Instructions Wall Mounting 1) Mount the Flexible Stand firmly to the wall or the beam using the three screws (accessories). Please set the Flexible Stand 165 mm away from the ceiling. • Please use proper screws fit for the material of the wall. 2) Attach the Network Camera by screwing the threaded mount into the tripod mounting hole.
  • Page 95 Operating Instructions Ceiling Mounting 1) Mount the Flexible Stand firmly to the ceiling or the beam using the three screws (accessories). • Please use proper screws fit for the material of the ceiling. 2) Attach the Network Camera by screwing the threaded mount into the tripod mounting hole.
  • Page 96 Operating Instructions Note Make sure the Indicator is always in the upper right corner when you mount. Flexible Stand Mounting bottom bottom Ceiling Mounting Wall Mounting bottom bottom CAUTION Drive mounting screws into the wall. Be careful to avoid touching any metalwork (metal/wire laths etc.), conduits or electrical cables buried in the wall.
  • Page 97 Operating Instructions Making holes on mortar wall Put Flexible Stand on the wall where you mount and mark the point where you are going to make holes. Make holes with an electric drill. Put the plastic plugs (customer provided) into the holes and push them inside the holes with the hammer.

  • Page 98: Interfacing To The External I/O

    Operating Instructions 4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O The Alarm mode in the Image Transfer feature requires the external sensors/ devices to be connected to the External Sensor Input of the External I/O. Certain features of this Network Camera can be activated by an external sensor that senses physical changes in the area the Network Camera is monitoring.
  • Page 99 Operating Instructions Circuit Diagram Example Relay Light Network Camera Door Sensor 11 13 VDC 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.

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    Operating Instructions 4.3 Maintenance To keep the Network Camera in the good condition, maintenance plays an important part. Please keep maintenance when using Network Camera. After taking away the sand or the dust on the Lens Cover, please wipe the Lens Cover with a dry cloth.

  • Page 101: Ascii And Iso-8859-1 Character Table

    Operating Instructions 4.4 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table The characters in the ASCII character table are available in the parameters on the window. IP addressing (Assignment of the IP address) Address consists of one to four numbers (0—255). By far most common form is four decimal numbers, e.g., 192.168.0.253.
  • Page 102 Operating Instructions Displayable character set Network Camera can display ISO-8859-1 character set for West European language and Shift-JIS character set for Japanese. Network Camera screen may display the unreadable characters if the operating system or the entered character set is different from the language selected on the Top View Image Setting window.

  • Page 103: Specification And Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions Section 5 Specification and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 104: Network Camera Reset Procedure-Default Settings

    Operating Instructions 5.1 Network Camera reset procedure—default settings If the user forgets the settings or passwords, the Network Camera can be easily reset to the default settings. CLEAR SETTING button initialises all the parameters except Date and Time setting. With power on, press the CLEAR SETTING button for about one second. Indicator changes such as Orange blinking twice –>...

  • Page 105: Default Settings List

    Operating Instructions 5.2 Default settings list...
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  • Page 110: Specification

    Operating Instructions 5.3 Specification Network Camera Specification Item Description Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: - 60° to + 60°, Tilt: 0° to - 45° Sensor Type 1/3 inch CMOS Number of Pixels 320,000 pixels (Effective Pixels) Illumination 10—10,000 lx White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Adjustment Brightness, White balance Focus...
  • Page 111 Operating Instructions Item Description Message Transferring Method SMTP Image Transferring Condition Timer: Day of the Week/Hour/Minute/Second Alarm: External Sensor Input Image Transferring Method SMTP, FTP Interface 10 Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 connector x 1 External I/O* External Sensor Input x 1 External Device Control Output x 1 Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Operating Instructions 5.4 Troubleshooting About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy When Setup • Please reconnect the AC adaptor, if the installation is not CD-ROM completed within 20 minutes. cannot find • Do not connect the Network Camera over the broadband Network routers.
  • Page 113 Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy When the Top • Enter the correct IP address on the web browser. Page does not • IP address and Subnet Mask of the PC and the Network appear. Camera must be in the same class of the private IP address on the LAN.
  • Page 114 Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy Orange Orange indicator blinks when updating firmware on Page 83. indicator When the Update Firmware failed, please refer to Page 115. continues blinking. Red indicator If you cannot access the Network Camera, the Network Camera continues hardware may be defective.
  • Page 115 Operating Instructions About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy Update When the Update Firmware is interrupted by power off, network Firmware has troubles and other problems, follow the procedure below. not finished. Turn on the Network Camera and the PC. Enter the IP address on the web browser to access the Network Camera.
  • Page 116 Operating Instructions About Top View Image screen Problem Cause and Remedy The Top View • If you are using Internet Explorer the first time the PC Image screen connects to the Network Camera, a pop up Security (Single Camera/ Warning window will appear to download ActiveX Multi-Camera) does Controls.
  • Page 117 Operating Instructions About Top View Image screen Problem Cause and Remedy Image is noisy. • If the object is dark, it will have more noise on the image. Please make the condition around the Network Camera brighter. • Wrong power line frequency makes noise on the screen. Please refer to Page 76.

  • Page 118: Confirmation Of Network Camera Operation

    Operating Instructions 5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation This procedure checks the Network Camera operation. IP address of the PC has to be on the same network to be able to access to the Network Camera. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect. Push CLEAR SETTING button illustrated on Page 104.
  • Page 119 Operating Instructions Record the present TCP/IP properties of the PC. They are important in the later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back. Enter "192.168.0.250" in the IP address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field and click [OK]. (Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me have to restart to activate the entered TCP/IP properties.) •...
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  • Page 121: Index

    Operating Instructions Index...
  • Page 122 Operating Instructions External Device Control Output 80, 98 External I/O 15, 98 AC adaptor 12, 20, 90, 111 External Output Control 80 ActiveX Controls 38 External sensor 98 Administrator 58 External Sensor Input 98 Alarm Mode 66 Alarm trigger 66, 67 ASCII character table 101 File size of the image 55 Authentication 11, 35, 59, 61...
  • Page 123 Operating Instructions Mounting 93 Security 11, 35, 58, 60 MS-DOS Prompt 23 Self Bonding tape 12, 92, 94, 95 Multi Client Access 9 Serial Number 15 Multi-Camera 46, 78 Setup CD-ROM 12, 13 Multi-Language 36, 62 Setup Page 47 Single Camera 39 Splash Resistant body 89 Netscape Navigator 10 Static 22, 54...
  • Page 124 Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice. Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Copyright: This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME). Under the applicable copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of KME.

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