Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. Outdoor Ready BB-HCM371A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.
Operating Instructions Main Features Splash Resistant body for indoor and outdoor use Your Panasonic Network Camera has a splash resistant body. The splash resistant body allows the camera to be used indoors or outdoors. Wireless Communication Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b/g. Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting. Communication via Ethernet® cable is also available*1. Encryption establishes the security on the wireless network.
Operating Instructions Better Image Quality The CCD sensor and the color night view mode provides better image quality and low light performance. • The CCD sensor gives you clear image. • You can monitor live video (Motion JPEG) that refreshes its image 30 frames per second. • Color night view mode allows you to monitor the camera in low illuminance. Various Camera Control Features The camera pans or tilts fast in maximum 80 ° per second.
Operating Instructions Multi-Language Display Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed inEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. The Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English or Japanese.
Operating Instructions How to Use This Documentation The camera includes the following 2 manual types. • Installation/Troubleshooting Installation/Troubleshooting provides explanations for accessories included with the camera, the initial configuration, and troubleshooting tips. The Installation/Troubleshooting helps you to easily configure the camera. • Operating Instructions (This manual) Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings, features and the cleaning method when using the camera.
Operating Instructions System Requirements for your PC Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical specifications for the camera to work properly.
Operating Instructions For IPv6 Connection Item Operating System CPU Description Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later • • For viewing single camera Pentium III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.) For viewing multiple cameras Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.) Protocol TCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ICMPv6, NDP) Interface 10/100 Mbps network card installed Web Browser Audio Internet Explorer 6.
Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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, wipe the lens cover with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Operating Instructions User Name and Password Protection The use of a unique User Name and secret Password is an important tool that will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the camera. If you choose to disable this tool, and choose not to limit access by use of a User Name and Password, this may result in access to the camera by unauthorized individuals.
Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 1.1 Accessing the Camera................................................................. 13 1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6................................................................. 15 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page....................................................... 17 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) ............................................. 21 Capturing a Still Image ....................................
Operating Instructions 2.16 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the MultiCamera page ............................................................................... 84 2.17 Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 87 2.18 Format the SD memory card........................................................ 89 2.19 Stop the SD Memory Recording .................................................. 90 2.
Operating Instructions 3.10 Setting Your PC.......................................................................... 146 3.10.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser ............................. 146 3.10.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places ..... 149 3.10.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on Web Browser................ 149 3.11 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 150 3.
Operating Instructions 1 Camera Monitoring 1.1 Accessing the Camera 1. Start up the web browser on your PC. 2. Enter "http://IPv4 Address (or URL):Port Number" on the address bar, and press [Enter] on the keyboard. • When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number. See page 44 for details about port number. • For IPv6 connection, see page 15 and page 16, and prepare the requirements. Enter the "http://(IPv6-registered URL):Port Number" on the address bar.
Operating Instructions 4. Click the following tabs to display each page. A B C D E F G Select a language to display. Version Number A To Single Camera page (page 17) C To Buffered Image page (page 34) E To Maintenance page (page 117) G To log in to the camera (page 80) Displays IPv4, IPv6 or IPsec connection.
Operating Instructions 1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6 You need to prepare the followings to access the camera in IPv6. • • • PC Requirements Operating System: Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later An IPv6 Router An IPv6 Connection Service To connect in IPv6, subscribe to the ISP's "IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack" or "IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling" service. The camera does not work in IPv6-only network.
Operating Instructions Setting up the IPv6 Router, your PC, and the Camera Setting up the IPv6 Router Set up the router as you subscribe to the IPv6 service. If the access from WAN side is disabled on the router, enable the TCP packets from WAN side in the packet filtering. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for information about the recommended routers. Setting up your PC 1.
Operating Instructions 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page 1. Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. • • When Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes] (see page 18). See page 19 for Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Operating Instructions • • When you view a dark image, enable the color night view mode on the Camera Setup page (see page 71). The image will be brighter, but the refresh interval may slow down and image quality may decrease in a dark place. The image may stop refreshing because the wireless communication can be disconnected depending on the environment. Click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser.
Operating Instructions • • • Video may not be displayed quickly or audio may not be listened immediately. Wait for a while. If you use a proxy server, set the web browser not to access the proxy server (see page 146). In some corporate network environments a firewall may be used for security purposes. It is possible that this may prevent motion video from being displayed. In this situation we suggest: • Contact your network administrator. • Try using regularly refreshed images.
Operating Instructions The Banner When the camera accesses the Internet, the banner displays product information about cameras or announcements about the latest firmware, etc. from Panasonic. Whether or not to display the banner can be set at Banner Display (see page 84). Notes • The banner is displayed when [Yes] is checked for Allow Access from the Internet on the Automatic Setup page, or when [Enable] is checked for Auto Port Forwarding on the UPnP page for the Connection Mode of Static or DHCP.
Operating Instructions 1.2.1 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. 1. Move the cursor to the desired point. Cursor 2. Click it. • • The clicked point is centered. See page 24 for the pan/tilt operation.
Operating Instructions 1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image A still image can be saved on your PC. 1. Operate pan/tilt and select a resolution to display an image. 2. Click the capture image button. Capture Image Button • The camera image opens in another window. 3. Right-click the image, and select [Save Picture As...]. • Save as dialog box is displayed. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save]. • Camera image is saved at that location. 5. Click [Close].
Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar End Display When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left End, and Preset Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display Display: appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Pan/Tilt Scan: Moves the lens throughout the horizontal ( vertical ( position. Pan/Tilt/ Home Position: ) or ) range, and returns to the original Controls lens direction.
Operating Instructions Note When the camera image is not displayed correctly, click [Refresh] at the tool bar on the web browser. The image will be refreshed. Pan/Tilt Operation Pan/tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -60 ° to +60 ° and vertically from -45 ° to +20 ° and return the lens to the original position. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right or Left, and the home position button moves it to the home position.
Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Button 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 (see page 102), the camera takes a alarm position after the External I/O detects a signal. See page 129 for the External I/O. 1. Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes.
Operating Instructions Registering a Preset Button 8 camera positions can be stored as presets. By default, the preset buttons (1—4) are registered 1: Upper Left, 2: Upper Right, 3: Lower Left and 4: Lower Right. These buttons can be changed (see page 28). • Registered buttons are shown in blue. • Unregistered buttons are shown in white. 1. Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired Pan/Tilt position. 3.
Operating Instructions Viewing the Image 1. Click the home position, alarm position or registered preset button. • The camera takes each position, and the image is displayed. Home Position Pan/Tilt Putting the cursor displays the preset name.
Operating Instructions Changing or Deleting the Settings 1. Click [Program]. • [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired Home Position Pan/Tilt position. • When deleting, this step is not necessary. 3. Click the home position, alarm position or a preset button (1—8). 4. Click [Save] after setting the preset name or click [Delete]. • If you quit to change or delete settings, click [Back], and then [Cancel].
Operating Instructions 1.3 Listening to Camera Audio—Talking to the Camera 1. Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Single] tab at the top of the page. 3. The Audio Control Bar (Talk Button, Listen Button and Adjustment Bar) is displayed at the top of the screen. Listening or Talking is selected using the 2 icons. For general users, the feature must be enabled, otherwise it will not be displayed.
Operating Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • Audio features such as camera microphone sensitivity and mute during pan/tilt can be set up on the Audio page (see page 75). If you are running other applications or opening multiple windows, the audio may be interrupted or delayed. When the image is refreshed during any operation such as preset registration or a web browser refresh, the volume is reset to the default (midrange) position. Audio that was muted is enabled.
Operating Instructions • The external microphone input terminal does not correspond to an line level. Audio may be distorted when the line level is input. Audio distortion will be solved if you insert the following circuits. Under no circumstance should high level audio, such as from a speaker, be connected to this input terminal. Doing so is likely to damage the camera.
Operating Instructions 1.4 Viewing 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 87). 1. Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. • Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images. Capture Image Button (see page 22) Switches cameras to display.
Operating Instructions • • • • • • 640 x 480 pixels image cannot be displayed on the Multi-Camera page. When viewing video (Motion JPEG), we recommend using an Ethernet® switching hub instead of the repeater hub to prevent degradation in video display. Due to the network congestion or the number of accesses, the refresh interval may slow down. When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 45 and page 50). The refresh interval may be improved.
Operating Instructions 1.5 Viewing Buffered Image page To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 91 or page 100). You can view buffered images on this Buffered Image page. Note Sound cannot be buffered on the Buffered Image page. 1. Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. 3. Click the trigger number. The trigger number is displayed (see page 91 or page 100).
Operating Instructions 4. Display images clicking buttons below. Date and time of the day when the images were buffered are displayed. Date, time and frame number are displayed. [Play]: The buffered images are displayed continuously. []: The previous or next image is displayed. [First], [<1000], [<100], [<10] or [10>], [100>], [1000>], [Last]: First, 10th, 100th, 1000th image before or last, 10th, 100th, 1000th image after of the displayed image appears.
Operating Instructions 1.5.1 Deleting Buffered Images If you intend to delete images for each transfer condition, click [Delete Buffered Images] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page (see page 91 or page 100). Notes • If you click [Save] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page, all buffered images on the SD memory card are deleted. • If you are buffering images on the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images. • Turning off the camera. • Saving the Date and Time page.
Operating Instructions 1.6 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone You can view still images 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. http://202.208.167.XXX:50000/Mobile (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/Mobile) • • • The camera must be allowed the Internet access for cell phone access.
Operating Instructions • If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs. 1. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileH for HTML. (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileH) 2. http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX for XHTML. (or XXXXX.viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX) • When pan/tilt reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. "(4)L" disappears. • • 38 Some cell phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras.
Operating Instructions 2 Various Camera Features 2.1 Using Camera Features 1. Access the camera (see page 13). • The Top page is displayed. Notes • • • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [Login] tab and log in as an administrator. When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
Operating Instructions Basic (1) Network (IPv4) Configures the IPv4 network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 42). (2) Network (IPv6) Configures the IPv6 network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 47). (3) IPsec Enables IPsec (Transport or Tunnel mode) (see page 51). (4) Wireless Configures wireless network (see page 61). (5) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 64). (6) Viewnetcam.
Operating Instructions (14) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or alarm. (see page 91 or page 100). (15) Operation Time Sets time period to display camera images (see page 113). (16) External Output Sets the digital output terminal of the External I/O (see page 115). (17) Indicator Control Sets indicator display (see page 116).
Operating Instructions 2.2 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 UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address. • [DHCP] is offered for ISPs who require this option. 1. Click [Network (IPv4)] on the Setup page. 2. Click a connection mode. Normally sets Automatic Setup.
Operating Instructions DHCP Setup • Static Setup Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • 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 118). 5. Click [Restart]. • • • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are deleted.
Operating Instructions Note When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup] or [DHCP Setup], you can search it by using the Setup Program (see page 143). Setting Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup Only) Description • Network • Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP Only) If you prohibit the Setup Program from changing the network settings, clear the check box. Port Number • (Static/DHCP Only) The port number is 80 by default.
Operating Instructions Setting Host Name (DHCP Only) Description • • If your ISP uses the DHCP function which automatically assigns the IP address to the camera, enter the ISPassigned host name. (Host name may be used as an authentication.) Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 150). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.
Operating Instructions Setting Connection Type Description • • *1 46 Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. For the wireless connection, [Auto Negotiation] must be selected. If you cannot access the camera, see page 55 "The Top page is not displayed." in the Installation/Troubleshooting. This setting is valid in both IPv4/IPv6. If you automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server, you do not need to set it.
Operating Instructions 2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network The Network page offers three 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 IPv6 is the expanded protocol created for future Internet expansion. Your network and your ISP must support IPv6 before you can use this feature. 1. Click [Network (IPv6)] on the Setup page. 2. Click a connection mode.
Operating Instructions Static Setup You can assign a static IPv6 address to the camera. If you select [No] at the Allow Access from the Internet, the camera can be accessed only from the LAN that has an same IPv6 prefix as the camera. • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, the following page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 5. Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed. Notes • • When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup], you can search it by using the Setup Program (see page 143). Or you can search it on the Status page (see page 118) after accessing the camera in IPv4. If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted.
Operating Instructions Setting DNS Server Address Description • • • Max. Bandwidth Usage • • • DNS server address is required in the following conditions. • Transferring camera images by E-mail or FTP • Setting cameras by their host names on the MultiCamera Setup page • Using the Viewnetcam.com service If you have the assigned DNS server IPv6 addresses by your ISP or network administrator, enter them in this data field. They usually have two addresses.
Operating Instructions 2.4 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. ？ ？？ Unreadable Malicious User Image Allowed User Internet Readable Camera's IPsec Feature The camera can use IPsec in both IPv4/IPv6. The camera supports the following IPsec feature.
Operating Instructions IPsec Mode Selection Select transport mode or tunnel mode to access the camera. Transport Mode (IPv4 Only) The image is encrypted in the whole way between the camera and your PC. In the environment of Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later, transport mode is available only in IPv4. Transport Mode Encrypted Prepare the following requirements. Item PC Supported Feature Operating System : Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later Web Browser : Internet Explorer 6.
Operating Instructions Tunnel Mode (IPv4/IPv6) An IPsec mode of operation where the entire IP packet including IP header is authenticated and encrypted. A new IP header is added (protecting the entire original packet). Both VPN clients and VPN gateways can use this mode. Note The camera can be accessed only from the PCs under the VPN router. Other PCs cannot access the camera. LAN WAN Tunnel Mode Not Encrypted Encrypted Prepare the following requirements.
Operating Instructions 2.5 Encrypt the Camera Image in Transport Mode The camera can encrypt the image using IPsec transport mode. Note If you use IPsec, refresh interval slows down. 1. Click [IPsec] on the Setup page. 2. Click Camera in the Transport column. • If you use transport mode in E-mail or FTP transfer, click No. in the Buffer/ Transfer column. The display shows that the communication is in HTTP and any people can access the camera if they have the pre-shared key (see page 55).
Operating Instructions Setting Description Status • Pre-Shared Key • Check the box to use this encryption method. It is the key to use in the authentication of communications. Enter the same pre-shared key as your PC. • Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 150). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available. Note If the pre-shared key leaks to a third party, it may lead to illegal access, private information leak or interference.
Operating Instructions 7. Click [Restart]. 8. Set up your PC as it fits to the requirements on page 52. • Set the FTP server or E-mail server to transfer images. 9. Access the camera (see page 13). • If you can access the camera, the IPsec setup is complete. Notes • • • 56 In IPsec communications, "IPsec" is displayed on the Top page or the Single Camera page. If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see 2.10 IPsec in the Troubleshooting section of the Installation/Troubleshooting.
Operating Instructions 2.6 Encrypt the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode The camera can encrypt the image using IPsec tunnel mode. Notes • • • Do not set IPsec on the PCs under the VPN router. Communications may be blocked. If you use IPsec, refresh interval slows down. The camera can be accessed only from the PCs under the VPN router. Other PCs cannot access the camera. 1. Click [IPsec] on the Setup page. 2. Click Add in the Tunnel column. 3. Enter each parameter in the data field.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Status • Check the box to use this encryption method. Pre-Shared Key • Network address • • Enter the destination network address. Enter "IP address/Prefix length" in the data field. Router address • Enter the WAN IP address of the VPN router on a destination network. It is the key to use in the authentication of communications. Enter the same pre-shared key as your VPN router. • Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 150).
Operating Instructions Setting Description IPsec • Check the box to enable IPsec features. If you clear the box, whole IPsec features will be invalid. Encoding strength • Encoding strength for IPsec can be selected. If you select [Standard], DES or NULL is valid as an algorithm, and then the data will become easier to be decrypted. 7. Click [Restart]. 8. Set up your VPN router as shown below. • To use tunnel mode, you need to set up your VPN router.
Operating Instructions IKE Items Phase 2 *1 Settings Mode Quick mode PFS Specifies either of Off, D-H Group 1 or DH Group 2. Cipher Algorithm Select from DES-CBC, 3DES-CBC, AES-CBC (128, 192, 256 bits) or NULL. (Multiple selections are available.) Message-Digest Algorithm HMAC-MD5-96, HMAC-SHA-1-96 Lifetime Specifies by 28800 s (Byte setting is not supported.) The camera does not support aggressive mode. • Set up the IPsec policy as the following.
Operating Instructions 2.7 Using Wireless LAN Wireless communication is possible by adjusting the settings of the wireless LAN to those for the wireless router. Take a note of the settings and save them for reference. For more information about wireless setting, please refer to http:// panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ 1. Click [Wireless] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter for the Wireless Configuration.
Operating Instructions 3. Set each parameter for the Encryption. Setting Description Cipher • • Select encrypting or not encrypting. To prevent unauthorized users from reading data, selecting [WEP] is recommended. WEP Selection • Checked WEPKey is used as a standard WEPKey. Check the same number as the router.
Operating Instructions Notes • • Some wireless devices do not support the WEP 152 bit. The camera supports only the open system authentication. If the wireless router or access point is set to shared key authentication, set it to auto or open system. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 5. Click [Go to Wireless configuration page]. • The Wireless page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.8 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) UPnPTM can automatically configure your router to be accessed from the Internet. In order to use this feature, your router needs to support this feature and it must be enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature as the default setting. See http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details and see your router's manual for how to enable UPnPTM.
Operating Instructions 3. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 4. Click [Go to UPnP page]. • The UPnP page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.9 Registering with the Viewnetcam.com service Viewnetcam.com is a free service (dynamic DNS service) that allows you to assign an easy to remember name to the camera, similar to your favorite web site. Viewnetcam.com also allows you to easily access the camera, even when your ISP changes the IP address. Panasonic Communications recommends you to register with it for the Internet access to the camera. See http://www.viewnetcam.com for details about the Viewnetcam.com service. 1.
Operating Instructions Notes • When the Viewnetcam.com registration website is not displayed, confirm that the URL is displayed in the right column of the Your Account Link. If the URL is not displayed, follow the procedures below. 1. Wait for a while, and click [Refresh] on the web browser. 2. Confirm that your network (your PC and camera) is connected to the Internet. • • Personal (Camera) URL is available after you registered with the Viewnetcam.com service.
Operating Instructions 2.10 Setting Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to set date and time. Date and time are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. Note Saving the date and time settings deletes all buffered images on the internal memory. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted. 1. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter.
Operating Instructions Setting Time Setting Description • Select date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). These settings are used for image buffer/transfer, operation time and time stamps on the buffered image. But E-mail subject and file name by E-mail or FTP transfer uses only 24 h format. Automatic Time • Adjustment NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the camera's internal clock. It adjusts automatically every day. Check the box to enable it. Set the NTP server IP address.
Operating Instructions Note Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of power-on time or the internal temperature. Using the Automatic Time Adjustment is recommended.
Operating Instructions 2.11 Changing Camera Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, pan/tilt range, return to specified position and color night view settings. 1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Operating Instructions Setting Camera Name Description • • White Balance The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera page. Enter ASCII characters (see page 150) or characters in each language (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], and [>] are not available. Select from the following options.
Operating Instructions Setting Tilt Range*1 Description Select from the following options. • Minimum — Current settings, -45—+20 • Home Position*2 — Current settings, -45—+20 • Maximum — Current settings, -45—+20 • The values must be selected as minimum home position maximum. Note If you wrongly set the range, your privacy may be seen. Check the range after the setup.
Operating Instructions Specifying Pan/Tilt Range 1. Access the camera (see page 13), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page. 2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 71). 3. Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. 4. Set the pan/tilt range. • Selecting [Current Settings] displays the current angle of the camera. Select each value while adjusting the pan/tilt on the Single Camera page.
Operating Instructions 2.12 Adjusting Audio The Audio page allows you to adjust the built-in microphone, the use of external speaker, microphone sensitivity and external speaker volume. 1. Click [Audio] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Output • It controls audio output for external speaker connected to the camera. Volume • It controls the volume to output to external speaker. PC Audio Input Timeout • You can set the time to consecutively perceive the audio from your PC. (1—60 minutes) Input • It controls audio input from the built-in microphone or external microphone. Camera Microphone Sensitivity • You can select the built-in microphone or external microphone sensitivity.
Operating Instructions 2.13 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and Password The Security: Administrator page allows you to change authentication, administrator user name and password. The authentication window is displayed, and allows the registered users to access the camera. Notes • If you access the camera for the first time, the window to set administrator user name and password is displayed. Make a note of the user name and password so that you will not forget them.
Operating Instructions Setting General Authentication Description Authentication has 2 phases. • If you set [Permit access from guest users], the camera does not display the authentication window in camera access. All guest users can view the image without user name and password. Note If you set [Permit access from guest users], [Login] is displayed at the top of the page. After you log in as an administrator (see page 80), you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page.
Operating Instructions 4. Click [Go to Security: Administrator page]. • The Security: Administrator page is displayed. Notes • When the user name and password have been changed, the camera displays an authentication window. Enter the user name and password, and click [OK]. Administrator/General Users/Guest Users The camera has 3 user levels (administrator, general users and guest users).
Operating Instructions 2.14 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, you can access the Setup page and the Maintenance page. 1. Click [Login] at the top of the page. 2. Check the login mode, and click [Login]. Note The authentication window is displayed. Enter the user name and password. 3.
Operating Instructions 2.15 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] on the Security: Administrator page, the access level can be set for guest users. Note For general users, the Setup and Maintenance tabs are not displayed. 1. Click [General Users] on the Setup page. 2.
Operating Instructions 3. Set each parameter. • Settings for a general user • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving changes. Setting • Settings for guest users Description User ID List • • Up to 50 general users can be registered. The list is used to modify or delete general user settings. User Name/ Password • • User Name (6 to 15 characters): Enter the user name. Password (6 to 15 characters): Enter the password.
Operating Instructions Setting Access Level Description Access level is set for each general user. Check the feature to enable. • In the limit time of continuous motion JPEG, set the time to change the video (Motion JPEG) to still images for each user. (Not permitted, Unlimited, 10 seconds—60 minutes) In the refresh interval, set the refresh interval after the video changes to still images. (3—60 seconds) • See each page for the following features.
Operating Instructions 2.16 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or the Multi-Camera page The Image Display page allows you to change initial settings (display settings when a user accesses the camera) of image resolution, image quality and refresh interval. You can display a time stamp on the image. The initial language can be selected from eight languages. The banner can be displayed for administrator or general users or both. 1. Click [Image Display] at the top of the page. 2.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • 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) Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. Refresh Interval • Select a refresh interval.
Operating Instructions 4. Click [Go to Image Display page]. • 86 The Image Display page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.17 Configuring Multiple Cameras The Multi-Camera Setup page allows you to configure the 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. 1. Click [Multi-Camera] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Add]. Notes • • If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.
Operating Instructions Setting Display Description • Check the box to enable the camera. IP Address or Host Name*2 • Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera. Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535). *1 Camera Name*3 • *1 *2 *3 This camera name is displayed only on the Multi-Camera page. In IPv4, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. In IPv6, set the host name.
Operating Instructions 2.18 Format the SD memory card Before you record the camera image, you need to format the SD memory card. Notes • You can confirm the SD memory capacity on the Status page (see page 118). 1. Insert the SD memory card (see page 40 of the Installation/Troubleshooting). 2. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. 3. Click [Format]. 4. Click [OK] on the confirmation window. • Format is complete. 5. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page].
Operating Instructions 2.19 Stop the SD Memory Recording After you stop the SD memory recording, remove the SD memory card. Notes • • • You can confirm the SD memory capacity on the Status page (see page 118). If the camera is restarted (see page 119), the SD memory recording starts again. If you remove the SD memory card and insert it again, the SD memory recording starts again (see page 40 of the Installation/Troubleshooting). 1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. 2.
Operating Instructions 2.20 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP. Note If you are recording images to the SD memory card, refresh interval slows down. 1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. 2. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. 3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Timer] for trigger, and click [Next>]. Note If you click [Save], all buffered images on the SD memory card are deleted.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Enable Image Buffer/Transfer • Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box to disable it. Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the image by timer. Selecting [Alarm 1 or 2] enables the camera to buffer/ transfer the image by alarm signal. • 4. 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 68).
Operating Instructions Setting Description Image Resolution • Select image resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240 (default) or 160 x 120 pixels) to buffer or transfer. Image Quality • Select the image quality. [Favor Clarity] optimizes for good quality. [Standard] offers standard quality. [Favor Motion] optimizes for enhanced motion. [Mobile Phone] is for a transfer to a cell phone. Note 640 x 480 pixels cannot be set for a transfer to a cell phone. 6.
Operating Instructions 7. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters). You can set IPv6 address. Port No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 21. Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters). Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).
Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description SMTP Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • POP3 Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters). You can set IPv6 address. Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).
Operating Instructions 8. Confirm the settings, and click [Save]. • • New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 9. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page]. • The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed. Notes • If you click [Save] on the Image Buffer/Transfer page, all buffered images on the SD memory card are deleted. • If you are buffering images on the internal memory, the following operations also delete all buffered images. • Turning off the camera.
Operating Instructions 2.21 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP. Note If you are recording images to the SD memory card, refresh interval slows down. 1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. 2. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. 3. Check [Enable Image Buffer/Transfer], select [Alarm 1 or 2] for trigger, select [Rising: GND to Open (High).] or [Falling: Open (High) to GND.] and click [Next>].
Operating Instructions Setting Description Enable Image Buffer/Transfer • Check the box to enable the buffer/transfer. Clear the box to disable it. Trigger • Selecting [Timer] enables the camera to buffer/transfer the image by timer. Selecting [Alarm 1 or 2] enables the camera to buffer/ transfer the image by alarm signal. • Alarm enable condition • Select [Rising: GND to Open (High).] or [Falling: Open (High) to GND.]. [Rising: GND to Open (High).
Operating Instructions 5. Set the Lens Position When Triggered setting, and click [Next>]. Note If you enable the Lens Position When Triggered setting, buffer/transfer starts after the camera turns to the alarm position. • Clicking [
Operating Instructions 7. Set the image buffer frequencies, and click [Next>]. Note Due to the network environment, object, number of accesses, enabling IPsec, SD memory recording, the camera may not record the numbers of images as you set. In this case, set the image buffer frequencies longer. For the SD memory recording, 1 image per second setting is recommended. • Clicking [
Operating Instructions 8. Select the transfer method, and click [Next>]. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions When you set [FTP] for Transfer Method Select [FTP], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1— 255 characters). You can set IPv6 address. Port No. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 21. Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID, set it (0—63 characters). Password*2 • If your ISP requires a password, set it (0—63 characters).
Operating Instructions When you set [E-mail] for Transfer Method Select [E-mail], and click [Next>]. The following page is displayed. • • Clicking [
Operating Instructions Setting Description SMTP Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • POP3 Server IP • Address or Host Name*1 • If you set the server IP address, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. Or set a host name (1—255 characters). You can set IPv6 address. Login ID*2 • If your ISP requires a login ID to log in to a POP3 server, set it (0—63 characters).
Operating Instructions 9. 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 seeing page 107 and page 108. When finished, click [Next>] and go to step 10. Setting Description Disable • The camera does not send an E-mail notification when buffering or transferring image.
Operating Instructions 11. Click [Go to Image Buffer/Transfer page]. • The Image Buffer/Transfer page is displayed. Notes • If you set a short interval to transfer image to a cell phone, many E-mails may be sent to it leading to a large phone bill. Therefore, we recommend you to set a long interval. 1 image per second frequency is recommended. • Alarm transfer stops its operations until the camera finishes all transfers.
Operating Instructions 2.22 Transfer the Camera Image in Transport Mode The camera can transfer the image in transport mode by E-mail or FTP. Transport Mode E-mail or FTP Server Encrypted Prepare the following requirements. Item E-mail or FTP Server Camera Supported Feature Operating System ISP Service : IPsec supported ISP Service : Services for multiple static global addresses (A global address must be set up to the camera.
Operating Instructions 2.23 Transfer the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode The camera can transfer the image in tunnel mode by E-mail or FTP. VPN Router LAN WAN Not Encrypted Tunnel Mode Encrypted Prepare the following requirements. Item VPN Router Supported Feature ISP Service (in IPv4) ISP Service (in IPv6) Camera ISP Service (in IPv4) ISP Service (in IPv6) : Services for static global addresses (A global address must be set up to the WAN side.
Operating Instructions 2.24 Specifying Operation Time The Operation Time page allows you to limit the operation time. The camera image turns to a gray screen outside the operation time. Notes • • If you wrongly set the time period, your privacy may be seen. Confirm the time period after the setup. If you access the camera as an administrator, you can view the image outside the time period. 1. Click [Operation Time] on the Setup page. 2. Click [No.] to set the operation time. Note If No.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Enable • Check the box to enable the setting. Clear the box to disable it. A day of the week • Check the box to enable the day. Clear the box to disable it. Operation Time • Select the [Always] option when you do not specify the time period. If you specify the time period, select the time period option and set the time period. 4. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. The Operation Time page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.25 Controlling External Output Terminal The digital output terminal allows you to control the external devices. You can change the initial status of the output signal. 1. Click [External Output] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Save] when finished. • • • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.26 Changing Indicator Display The Indicator Control page allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator has three options. • Always on • Turn the indicator on when the camera is accessed. • Always off 1. Click [Indicator Control] on the Setup page. 2. Select indicator option. • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. Notes • • See page 12 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.
Operating Instructions 3 3.1 Camera Maintenance Maintenance page (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Maintenance (1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 118). (2) Wireless Status Displays wireless information (see page 118). (3) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 119). (4) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 120). (5) Save Settings Creates a configuration file (see page 123). (6) Load Settings Loads settings from a configuration file (see page 124).
Operating Instructions 3.1.1 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 Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.jp/ pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for details about status information. 3.1.2 Confirming the Wireless Status The Wireless Status page allows you to check the wireless information.
Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera The Restart page can restart the camera. The camera can also be restarted by pressing the RESTART button or by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet and reconnecting it again. Note When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted. 1. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Restart]. • Restarting takes about 90 seconds. The Top page is displayed when finished.
Operating Instructions 3.1.4 Updating the Camera Firmware The Update Firmware page allows you to update the camera firmware. If the new firmware is available, install it into the camera. Notes • • • Do not turn off the power during firmware update. All buffered images on the internal memory will be deleted after the firmware update. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted. The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. 1.
Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed in about 90 seconds. 4. Click [Browse...]. • A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware. 5. Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open]. • The firmware file name is displayed. 6. Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware]. • • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update. The next message is displayed during update. • The camera restarts automatically after update.
Operating Instructions 7. Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated. Updated version • 122 If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Creating Configuration File A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 124). Note The saved image has privacy information. Prevent private information leaks. 1. Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Save]. 3. Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box. 4. Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
Operating Instructions 3.1.6 Loading Settings from a Configuration File The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file. Notes • • The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, the network settings are also loaded as they were saved. If you try to update the camera, create a configuration file after updating the firmware.
Operating Instructions 3.1.7 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is clicked. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration. (see page 17 of the Installation/ Troubleshooting) 1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Execute]. • • • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
Operating Instructions 3.2 Support page (1) (2) (3) (4) Support (1) Help Displays the Help page (see page 126). (2) Wireless Help Displays the Wireless Help page (see page 127). (3) Product Information Displays product information website (see page 127). (4) Support Information Displays support information website (see page 128). 3.2.1 Seeing Help page The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items.
Operating Instructions 3.2.2 Seeing Wireless Help page The Wireless Help page displays explanations for each feature about Wireless Basic configuration, Wireless Cipher configuration and Wireless Status. Clicking [Wireless Help] on the Support page displays the next page. Note [Wireless Help] is displayed only when logging in as an administrator. 3.2.3 Seeing Product Information You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website.
Operating Instructions 3.2.4 Seeing Support Information You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support website. Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it. Note If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed.
Operating Instructions 3.3 External I/O If you connect the 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 the alarm detection. Explanation of the External I/O Pin Features G GND pin 1 External Sensor Input 1 • Use it by opening or GND short-circuit. G GND pin 2 External Sensor Input 2 • Use it by opening or GND short-circuit.
Operating Instructions Circuit Diagram Example Camera Relay Light 12 V 4 3 2 G 1 G Door Sensor 2 (Alarm 2) Door Sensor 1 (Alarm 1) DC10.5 V–13 V CAUTION • • 130 The external I/O is not capable of connecting directly to devices that require large amounts of current. In some case, a custom interface circuit (customer-provided) may have to be used. Serious damage to the camera may result if a device is connected to the external I/O that exceeds its electrical capability (see page 129).
Operating Instructions 3.4 RESTART Button The camera has a RESTART button on the side. RESTART Button (Press the button with a pointed object.) Pressing the RESTART button restarts the camera. Notes • • • After removing the sunshade, press the RESTART button. All buffered images on the internal memory are deleted when restarting the camera. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted. Restarting takes 90 seconds.
Operating Instructions 3.5 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button on the side. FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button (Press the button with a pointed object.) Pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button resets the camera to factory default. If you lose your user name and password, use this button to reset the camera. To restore the wireless connection, access the camera by using the wired connection and set up the wireless configuration.
Operating Instructions 3.6 Default Setting List Basic Items Network (IPv4) Default Required Automatic Setup - Automatic Setup/ Static/DHCP Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) No - - Network Configuration from Setup Program (Static/DHCP only) Enable - - 80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 is not available. IP address (Static only) 192.168.0. 253 When setting Static *1 Subnet Mask (Static only) 255.255. 255.
Operating Instructions Items Network (IPv6) Default Required Automatic Setup - Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) No - - Port No. (Static only) 80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 is not available. IP address (Static only) [Blank] When setting Static *1 Default Gateway (Static only) [Blank] When using Gateway *1 DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 [Blank] When using DNS *1 Unlimited - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.
Operating Instructions Items Default Required Notes Wireless Communication mode IEEE 802.
Operating Instructions Items Camera Default Required Camera Name Network Camera Required 1—15 characters *6 White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold -60 degrees - -60—+60 degrees 0 degrees - -60—+60 degrees (Maximum) +60 degrees - -60—+60 degrees Tilt Range (Minimum) -45 degrees - -45—+20 degrees 0 degrees - -45—+20 degrees (Maximum) +20 degrees - -45—+20 degrees Return to Specified Position (Time) Do
Operating Instructions Account Items Security: Administrator General User Default Required Notes Do not permit access from guest users - - User Name [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 Retype Password [Blank] When setting administrator 6—15 characters *3 User ID List [Blank] - - User Name [Blank] When setting general user 6—15 characters *3 Password [Blank] When setting general user 6—15 characte
Operating Instructions Advanced Items Image Display Default Required Notes Single Camera Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 Single Camera Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Motion - 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 (s) or Motion Multi-Camera Image Resolution 320 x 240 - 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 Multi-Camera Image Quality Standard - Favor Clarity, Standard or Favor Motion Multi-Camera Refresh Interval Motion When reducing traffic Not used - Not used/A
Operating Instructions Items MultiCamera Buffer/ Transfer Multi-Camera Display Required Notes [Blank] - - Checked When setting Multi-Camera - IP Address or Host Name [Blank] When setting IP address*1 Multi-Camera Host name*5 is 1—255 characters. Port No. [Blank] When setting 20, 21, 25 and Multi-Camera 110 are not available.
Operating Instructions Items Indicator Control Indicator Control Default Required Notes Turn indicator on when camera is on - - Preset Buttons Items Preset Buttons Default Required Notes Preset 1 UpperLeft - - Preset 2 UpperRight - - Preset 3 LowerLeft - - Preset 4 LowerRight - - *1 In IPv4, set 4 digits (0—255) and 3 periods such as "192.168.0.253". But "0.0.0.0" and "255.255.255.255" are not available. In IPv6, set 8 hexadecimal digits divided with ":".
Operating Instructions 3.7 Cleaning After the camera is turned off by disconnecting the AC plug, clean the camera. 3.7.1 Cleaning the Main Unit If the lens cover has the sand or the dust, image quality may decrease. After taking away the sand or the dust on it, wipe it with a dry cloth. Notes • • • Do not use alcohol, polishing powder, cleanser, benzine, thinner, wax, petroleum products or hot water to wipe the camera. Also avoid glass cleaner, pesticide or hair spray.
Operating Instructions 3.8 Setting an IP Address on Your PC Your PC's IP address can be assigned by the following procedures. 1. Display the TCP/IP Properties window. • The steps are different depending on your OS. The steps are shown below.
Operating Instructions 3.9 Using Setup Program The Setup Program can be used for the following purposes. • Finding the IP address and port number of the camera connected to your network. • Setting up the camera automatically. • Setting up the camera manually to a Static or a DHCP setting. • Disabling IPsec. • Displaying the Setup page. Finding the camera 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. • If the Panasonic Network Camera Setup window does not appear, click "setup.
Operating Instructions • When 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. MAC Address Port No. IP Address Camera Status Camera List window Displays IPv4 or IPv6 information. IPv6 Information Notes • If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet (LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up.
Operating Instructions 2. Click each button to execute the program. Sets up the camera to view on the LAN. Sets up the Internet access to the camera. Manually sets up the camera. Disables IPsec. If disabled, the button is displayed gray. Displays the Setup page (see page 39). Notes • • For the first time installation or after pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button, you must select [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
Operating Instructions 3.10 Setting Your PC 3.10.1 Setting the Proxy Server Settings on Web Browser If the proxy server is not used, the settings are not required. If you are using the proxy server, the following settings are required. • To communicate with a camera installed inside a LAN, changing the web browser settings is recommended. • A firewall of a proxy server in a corporate environment may prevent access to the camera. Consult your network administrator.
Operating Instructions 3. Click the [Connections] tab, and click [LAN Settings]. 4. See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. See if the check box is checked or not. If checked, click [Advanced...]. • If not checked, click [Cancel]. Proxy settings are not required.
Operating Instructions 5. Enter the camera IP address into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field. (Example: 192.168.0.253) 6. Click [OK]. Note When accessing the camera via a proxy server, the Talk Button is displayed gray. Talk feature cannot be used.
Operating Instructions 3.10.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places To display the camera shortcut in the My Network Places folder, Windows component should be added. Enable UPnPTM (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below.
Operating Instructions 3.11 ASCII Character Table ASCII Character Table (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , .
Operating Instructions 3.12 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 were shown at the largest value.
Operating Instructions 3.13 Number of Images on the SD Memory Card The camera supports the Panasonic SD memory card.
Operating Instructions 3.14 Specifications Network Camera Items Specifications Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -60 ° to +60 °, Tilt: -45 ° to +20 ° Number of Pixels 1/4-inch CCD Sensor 320,000 pixels Illuminance 3—100,000 lx (0.2—100,000 lx in color night view mode) White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Focus Fixed 0.5 m (20 inches)—Infinity Caliber Ratio (F No.) F3.
Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items 154 Specifications Buffered Image About 125 frames (320 x 240) with time display (When SD memory card is not inserted.) Audio Communication 2-way Half Duplex Audio Bandwidth 300 Hz—3.4 KHz Audio Play Method Play with ActiveX Input Encoding Method Encoding with ActiveX Audio Input Built-in Microphone or External Microphone Input Terminal Audio Output*2 Audio Line Output Terminal for External Speaker Frame rate*3 Max.
Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Specifications Indicator Display Power/Network Communication/Camera operation/ Ethernet link External Microphone Input ø 3.5 mm Mini Jack Audio Output ø 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack (But output is mono.) External I/O External Sensor Input x 2 External Sensor Output x 1 SD Memory Card Slot Full Size Dimension (HWD) About 100 mm (3.94 inches) x About 100 mm (3.94 inches) x About 80 mm (3.
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Operating Instructions A Abbreviations 5 ActiveX Controls 18 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 79 Alarm Image Buffer/Transfer 100 Alarm Position 25 ASCII Character Table 150 Audio page 75 I Image Display page 84 Indicator Control page 116 IPsec 51 IPv6 Domain Name Service 15 B L Buffered Image page 34 Listen 29 Load Settings page 124 Login 80 C Camera Access 13 Camera page 71 Capture Image Button 22 Cell Phone 37 Cleaning 141 Click to Center 21 Confirming the Internet access 67 CPU 6, 7 D Date
Operating Instructions SD memory card 89, 90 Security: Administrator page 77 Setup page 39 Setup Program 143 Single Camera page 17 Specifications 153 Status page 118 Support Information page 128 Support page 126 System Requirements for your PC 6 T Talk 29 Timer Image Buffer/Transfer 91 Top page 14 Trademarks 5 Transport mode 54, 111 Tunnel mode 57, 112 U Update Firmware page 120 UPnP page 64 V Viewnetcam.
For product service Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. Call 1-800-272-7033 for the location of an authorized servicenter. This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America. Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws. When you ship the product Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
