Operating Instructions Network Camera Model No. KX-HCM280A Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.
Operating Instructions Main Features IPv6*1 Network Camera Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), IPv6 was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports IPv4 that's currently used, it is "dual stack" design will seamlessly operate while IPv6 is phased in. For more information in IPv6 you wish to visit http://www.ipv6.org/. See page 13 for more information.
Operating Instructions Enhanced Multi-Camera Page Multi-Camera page displays up to 4 cameras. The previous model displays only 4 cameras, but this camera can switch 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, the camera can displays maximum 12 cameras on a page in a static image. Supporting Viewnetcam.com service Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address.
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. For IPv4 Connection Item Description Operating System CPU Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE • • 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.
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 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, wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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 Camera Monitoring..................................................... 11 1.1 Accessing the Camera ................................................................ 11 1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6................................................................. 13 1.2 Viewing Single Camera page ...................................................... 15 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) .....................
Operating Instructions 2.16 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 82 2.17 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal ....................... 91 2.18 Transfer the Camera Image in Transport Mode ......................... 102 2.19 Transfer the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode.............................. 103 2.20 Specifying Operation Time ........................................................ 104 2.21 Controlling External Output Terminal...................
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 42 for details about port number. • For IPv6 connection, see page 13 and page 14, 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. Top A B C D E F Single Multi Buffered Image Setup Maintenance Support Network Camera G Login Select a language to display KX-HCM280A Version Number Version ∗.∗∗ Running in IPv4 mode. A To Single Camera page (page 15) C To Buffered Image page (page 32) E To Maintenance page (page 108) G To log in to the camera (page 74) Display 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 11). • 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 16). See page 17 for Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Operating Instructions Security Warning window To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX® Controls must be installed. When trying to display a video for the first time, Security Warning window will be displayed. When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, log in as an administrator to install it. If you cannot install ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the video in the Internet Explorer • Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Security] tab and click [Custom level] on the web browser.
Operating Instructions Security Warning window on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 To view a video (Motion JPEG), ActiveX Controls must be installed. Follow the steps shown below to install ActiveX Controls. 1. Click the warning displayed above the tabs, and click [Install ActiveX Control...]. Network Camera Pan / Tilt Scan Zoom Focus Preset Program Alarm Brightness STD Output Please click here when gray color screen displayed + Running in IPv4 mode.
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 77). Note • 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 22 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 a folder, and click [Save]. • Camera image is saved in the folder. 5. Click [Close].
Operating Instructions 1.2.3 Using Operation Bar (1) (2) (1) End Display and Preset Display: When the pan/tilt has reached the end (Left End, Right End, Up End and Down End), End Display appears. When the zoom or focus operation has reached the end, Wide End, Tele End, Near End, or Far End appears. When clicking a preset button, the preset name appears. Left End Pan / Tilt Scan (3) (2) Pan Scan/Tilt Scan: Moves the lens throughout the (4) horizontal ( ) or vertical ( original position.
Operating Instructions Pan/Tilt Operation The pan scan and tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -175° to +175° and vertically from -120° to 0° in mounting on the table and from 0° to +90° in mounting on the ceiling, and the lens returns to the current position. Use Click to Center feature to stop scanning. Each pan/tilt arrow moves the lens Up, Down, Right, Left, and the home position button moves it to Home Position.
Operating Instructions 1.2.4 Zooming In and Out Network Camera has a 42x magnifying capacity: the 21x magnifying capacity of the optical zoom and 2x magnifying capacity of the digital zoom. Zoom button increases or decreases the size of the object on the Single Camera screen. Tele button zooms in, and Wide button zooms out. The zooming feature has 12 steps (10 steps of Optical Zoom and 2 steps of Digital Zoom).
Operating Instructions 1.2.5 Automatic and Manual Focusing Focus button adjusts the focus. Network Camera has Automatic and Manual Focusing features. AF (Automatic Focus) button automatically allows the lens to focus on objects. Manual focusing starts by pressing Near or Far button. Near button enables the lens to shorten the focal distance, and Far button lengthens it, manually. Manual focusing feature has 40 steps.
Operating Instructions • • • • When positioning the camera in front of a window to view images on the other side of the glass, set the Automatic Focus Range setting to "Normal" (page 65). When positioning the camera within 1 m (39.4 inches) of the object you wish to view, set the Automatic Focus Range setting to "Macro" (page 65). Fingerprints, dust, stains, etc. on the lens can degrade the performance of the Automatic Focusing feature. Wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper.
Operating Instructions 1.2.6 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Button Registering Home Position/Alarm Position A home position and an alarm position can be registered. When restarted, the camera takes a home position. If the Lens Position When Triggered setting is set (see page 93), the camera takes a alarm position after the External I/O detects a signal. See page 119 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. These buttons can be changed (see page 29). • Registered buttons are shown in blue. • Unregistered buttons are shown in white. 1. Click [Program]. • Pan / Tilt Scan [Program] switches to [Cancel]. Click [Cancel] to quit without saving changes. 2. Pan and tilt the camera to a desired Pan/Tilt position. 3. Zoom to the desired position. 4. Adjust the focusing if necessary. 5.
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 Scan Pan/Tilt Zoom Focus 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 Scan Pan/Tilt position, or skip to step 5 if deleting a preset. 3. Zoom to the desired position. 4. Adjust the focusing if necessary. 5. Click the home position, alarm position Zoom Focus Preset or a preset button (1—8). 6.
Operating Instructions 1.3 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 80). 1. Access the camera (see page 11). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Multi] tab at the top of the page. Single • Multi Buffered Image Multi-Camera page can display up to 12 camera images. Capture Image Button (see page 20) Switches cameras to display.
Operating Instructions • • • When the refresh interval is slow, restrict the bandwidth on the Network page (see page 43 and page 48). The refresh interval may be improved. To reduce the data traffic, the video can be automatically changed to refreshing still images on the General User page (see page 75). When viewing 4 cameras on the Multi-Camera page, you may need 3 to 4 Mbps bandwidth. If the bandwidth is not enough, the refresh interval may slow down.
Operating Instructions 1.4 Viewing Buffered Image page To buffer the images on the internal memory, you need to set up image transfer settings (see page 82 or page 91). 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 11). • The Top page is displayed. 2. Click the [Buffered Image] tab at the top of the page. Multi Buffered Image Setup 3. Click the trigger number.
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], [<100], [<10] or [10>], [100>], [Last]: First, 10th, 100th, image before or last, 10th, 100th, image after of the displayed image appears. Note • Date, Time and frame number are not displayed in play mode.
Operating Instructions 1.4.1 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 82 or page 91). Note • 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. – Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default.
Operating Instructions 1.5 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, or zoom reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear. E.g.: The pan reaches the left end. (4)L (2)U(8) D(6) R ( )Tele (#)Wide • • 36 "(4)L" disappears.
Operating Instructions 2 Various Camera Features 2.1 Using Camera Features 1. Access the camera (see page 11). • The Top page is displayed. Note • • • When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: Administrator page, click [login] button 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 40). (2) Network (IPv6) Configures the IPv6 network settings to connect the camera to the network (see page 45). (3) IPsec Enables IPsec (Transport or Tunnel mode) (see page 49). (4) UPnP Enables automatic port forwarding or shortcut to the camera (see page 59). (5) Viewnetcam. com Registers with the Viewnetcam.com service (see page 61).
Operating Instructions Advanced (10) Image Display Sets resolution, image quality and refresh interval of Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, time stamp setting, and language (see page 77). (11) Multi-Camera*1 Sets the camera IP address or host name, camera name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 cameras) (see page 80). (12) Buffer/Transfer Sets image buffer or transfer by timer or alarm. (see page 82 or page 91). (13) Operation Time Sets time period to display camera images (see page 104).
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 UPnP™ (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 109). 5. Click [Restart]. • The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
Operating Instructions • • Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use the Setup Program to access the camera. If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are deleted.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Host Name (DHCP Only) • • 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 140). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<] and [>] are not available.
Operating Instructions Setting Connection Type Description • • *1 44 Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. If you cannot access the camera, see page 44 "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 two options to configure the camera in IPv6. • [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an IPv6 address to the camera. • [Static] allows the user to use a specific IPv6 address. Note 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. Note • • When you do not know the camera IP address while setting [Automatic Setup], you can search it by using the Setup Program (see page 132). Or you can search it on the Status page (see page 109) after accessing the camera in IPv4. If the camera is restarted, all buffered images on the internal memory are 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 53).
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 140). 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 50. • Set the FTP server or E-mail server to transfer images. 9. Access the camera (see page 11). • If you can access the camera, the IPsec setup is complete. Note • • • 54 In IPsec communications, "IPsec" is displayed on the Top page or the Single Camera page. If you cannot communicate using IPsec, see 2.7 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. Note • • • 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 140).
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 UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) UPnP™ 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 manual for how to enable UPnP™. After the UPnP™ is enabled on the router, set [Enable] for auto port forwarding.
Operating Instructions 3. Click [Save] when finished. • • New settings are saved. When finished, "Success!" is displayed. 4. Click [Go to UPnP page]. • 60 The UPnP page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.8 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 Note • 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 2.9 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. 1. Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. • Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize the time automatically with an NTP server.
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 2.10 Changing Camera Settings The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power source frequency, automatic focus range, mounting type, pan/tilt range, return to specified position, color night view, and vertical resolution settings. 1. Click [Camera] on the Setup page. 2. Set each parameter. NetworkCamera Auto Macro -175 0 +175 -120 -90 0 Do not move Home Position • 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 140) 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 Description Pan Range*1 Select from the following options. • Minimum • Home Position • Maximum — Current settings, -175—+175 *2 — Current settings, -175—+175 — Current settings, -175—+175 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. Tilt Range*1 Select from the following options.
Operating Instructions Setting Color Night View Description • • In the color night view mode, the camera image becomes brighter in a low illuminance. The camera image returns normal operation in a bright location. In color night view mode, the following may be experienced: • Image refresh rate may slow down. • Images may blur when viewing moving objects or using Pan/Tilt/Zoom in low illuminance. • It may take a while to focus on some objects by auto focusing.
Operating Instructions Specifying Pan/Tilt Range 1. Access the camera (see page 11), and click [Single] at the top of the Top page. 2. Open another web browser, and display the Camera page (see page 65). 3. Align the Single Camera page and the Camera page side to side. Network Camera Pan / Tilt Scan NetworkCamera Auto Zoom Focus Preset Program Macro Alarm Brightness STD Output Please click here when gray color screen displayed + Running in IPv4 mode.
Operating Instructions When the camera is mounted on a table When the camera is mounted on a ceiling Max.: 0 ˚ Max.: +90 ˚ Min.: -175 ˚ Max.: +175 ˚ Min.: -120 ˚ Max.: +175 ˚ Min.: -175 ˚ Min.: 0 ˚ 5. Click [Save] on the Camera page. • 70 New settings are saved. The camera turns to the home position.
Operating Instructions 2.11 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. Note • 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 74), 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. Note • 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 2.12 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 2.13 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 Setting 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. Note • • Access Level The password must be different from the user name. Retype Password: Reenter the password. Enter ASCII characters (see page 140).
Operating Instructions 2.14 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]. • The Image Display page is displayed.
Operating Instructions 2.15 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]. Note • • If you click the camera number, the modification page is displayed. The camera setting can be modified or deleted on it.
Operating Instructions Setting Description Display • Check the box to enable the camera. IP Address*1 or Host Name*2 • Set the IP address or the host name to enable the camera. Port No. • Set the port number (1—65535). 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 2.16 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP. 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 • • • 82 Click [Delete Buffered Images] to delete this buffered images. Click [Save] to save the settings.
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] 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 63).
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. • • 86 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 Port No. • 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. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 25. 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.
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. Note • The following operations also delete all buffered images. – Turning off the camera. – Saving the Date and Time page. – Restarting, updating firmware or resetting the camera to factory default.
Operating Instructions 2.17 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal The Image Buffer/Transfer page allows you to enable image buffer/transfer by Email or FTP. An external sensor connected to the external I/O terminal can be used with the buffer/transfer by alarm feature. When the sensor is triggered, the camera can buffer or transfer images by alarm. 1. Click [Buffer/Transfer] on the Setup page. 2. Click [No.] to enable buffer/transfer. 3.
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] 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).] is the state that GND pin and pin 3 is left open.
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, the camera may not record the numbers of images as you set. In this case, set the image buffer frequencies longer. • 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. • • 96 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 Port No. • 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. • Enter the number (1—65535). Usually set to 25. 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.
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 98 and page 99. 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. Note • 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 2.18 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 2.19 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 2.20 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. Note • • 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 2.21 Controlling External Output Terminal The external I/O terminal can be used to connect an external output device, such as a light. The external output device can be controlled by pressing the Output Control buttons on the operation bar. You can change the initial status of the output signal on the External Output page. 1. Click [External Output] on the Setup page. 2. Click [Save] when finished. • • • Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
Operating Instructions 2.22 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. Note • • See page 10 in the Installation/Troubleshooting for indicator display.
Operating Instructions 3 3.1 Camera Maintenance Maintenance page Maintenance (1) Status (2) Session Status (3) Restart (4) Update Firmware (5) Save Settings (6) Load Settings (7) Reset to Factory Default Maintenance (1) Status Displays the camera settings and status (see page 109). (2) Session Status Displays information on access to the camera (see page 109). (3) Restart Restarts the camera (see page 110). (4) Update Firmware Updates the camera firmware (see page 111).
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 Session Status Displays client information connecting to camera. Clicking [Session Status] displays the following page.
Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Restarting the Camera The Restart page can restart the camera. The camera can also be restarted by disconnecting the AC cord from the outlet and reconnecting it again. Note When the camera restarts, the buffered images will be deleted. 1. Click [Restart] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Restart]. • 110 Restarting takes about 1 minute. 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. Note • • • Do not turn off the power during firmware update. All buffered images on the internal memory will be deleted after the firmware update. The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the Status page. 1. Download the new firmware on the Panasonic Network Camera support website at http://panasonic.co.
Operating Instructions • The Update page is displayed in about 1 minute. 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]. 112 • • Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update. The next message is displayed during update.
Operating Instructions 7. Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated. Network Camera KX-HCM280A Version ∗.∗∗ Updated version Running in IPv4 mode. • 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 115). 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. Note • • 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. 1. Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page. 2. Click [Execute]. • • • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds. All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) are reset to factory default.
Operating Instructions 3.2 Support page (1) (2) (3) Support (1) Help Displays the Help page (see page 117). (2) Product Information Displays product information website (see page 117). (3) Support Information Displays support information website (see page 118). 3.2.1 Seeing Help page The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. items. Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page. 3.2.
Operating Instructions 3.2.3 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 The external I/O terminal can be used to connect an external input device (such as a door sensor or motion sensor) and an external output device (such as a light). By connecting an external sensor to the External I/O, the camera can buffer/ transfer images by alarm when there is a sensor detection (page 91). If the alarm position has been registered (page 26), you can set the camera to aim the lens to the alarm position when the alarm is triggered.
Operating Instructions Circuit Diagram Example Relay Light Network Camera 4 10.5 13.5 VDC 3 2 1 Door Sensor CAUTION • • 120 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 119).
Operating Instructions 3.4 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button The camera has a FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button. 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. • Press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for 1 second when the camera is on. • The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 5 seconds.
Operating Instructions 3.5 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*2. 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 - Automatic Setup/ Static Allow Access from the Internet (Automatic Setup only) No - - Port No. (Static only) 80 - 20, 21, 25 and 110 is not available*2. 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 Note AM/PM - - No check When using NTP - GMT -05:00 - - No check - - Start Day Apr, First Sunday, 2 AM - - End Day Oct, Last Sunday, 2 AM - - Camera Name Network Camera Required 1—15 characters *6 White Balance Auto - Auto/Fixed Indoor/ Fixed Fluorescent (White)/Fixed Fluorescent (Daylight)/Fixed Outdoor/Hold AC Power Source Frequency 60 Hz - 60 Hz, 50 Hz Automatic Focus Range Macro - Macro, Normal Mounting Type On the t
Operating Instructions Items Default Required Note Selected - - (Minimum) -120 degrees - -120 — 0 degrees, current (Home Position) -90 degrees - -120 — 0 degrees, current 0 degrees - -120 — 0 degrees, current Not-selected - - 0 degrees - 0 — +90 degrees, current (Home Position) +90 degrees - 0 — +90 degrees, current (Maximum) +90 degrees - 0 — +90 degrees, current Return to Specified Position (Time) Do not move - Do not move, 10, 30 (min), 1 h (Specified Position) Home
Operating Instructions Account Items Security: Administrator General User Default Required Note 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 character
Operating Instructions Advanced Items Image Display Default Required Note 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/AM
Operating Instructions Items MultiCamera Buffer/ Transfer Multi-Camera Display Note [Blank] - - Checked When setting Multi-Camera - [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*2.
Operating Instructions Items Indicator Control Indicator Control Default Required Note Turn indicator on when camera is on - - *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 ":". Consecutive 0s can be abbreviated as "::". *2 Set the number of 1—65535. *3 Enter ASCII characters (see page 140). But [Space], ["], ['], [&], [<], [>] and [:] are not available.
Operating Instructions 3.6 Cleaning After the camera is turned off by disconnecting the AC plug, clean the camera. 3.6.1 Cleaning the Main Unit If the lens has the sand or the dust, image quality may decrease. After taking away the sand or the dust on it, wipe it with lens cleaning paper. Lens cleaning paper Lens Note • • 130 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 3.7 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 3.8 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 Note • If you try to find multiple cameras, each MAC address beside the Ethernet (LAN) port verifies which camera you are setting up.
Operating Instructions Automatic Setup (Local or Internet Access) or Manual Setup 1. Click [Execute] on the Camera List window shown on page 133. 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 37).
Operating Instructions • If "Camera setup completed" is displayed, click [Close] to finish the Manual Setup. 3. Close all Setup windows.
Operating Instructions 3.9 Setting Your PC 3.9.1 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. 6. Click [OK].
Operating Instructions 3.9.2 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 UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) following the steps below.
Operating Instructions 3.10 ASCII Character Table ASCII Character Table (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , .
Operating Instructions 3.11 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 3.12 Specifications Network Camera Items Specifications Zoom 12 steps, 42x (21x Optical Zoom, 2x Digital Zoom) Pan/Tilt Angle Pan: -175° to +175°, Tilt: -120° to 0° (On the table)/ 0° to +90° (On the ceiling) Sensor Type 1/4-inch CCD (Interlace type), 380,000 pixels (Effective Pixels) Illumination 3—100,000 lx (0.09—100,000 lx when in color night view mode) White Balance Auto/Manual/Hold Focus Auto/Manual (40 steps) Minimum Object Distance Wide: 5 mm (0.
Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Specifications Supported Protocols IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack • IPv4: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, IPsec, UPnP™ • IPv6: TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, IPsec IPsec Feature ESP Encryption, ESP Authentication Transport mode/Tunnel mode IKE (Internet Key Exchange) IKE (Internet Key Exchange) Pre-Shared Key Cipher Algorithm DES-CBC, 3DES-CBC, AES-CBC Message-Digest Algorithm HMAC-MD5, HMAC-SHA-
Operating Instructions Other Specifications Items Specifications Humidity Operation: 20 %—80 % (No Condensation) Storage: 20 %—80 % (No Condensation) Setting Angle Available between 15° based on level line for mounting both on the table and on the ceiling. *1 *2 The maximum number of frames changes depending on the image quality and what object you buffer. Frame rate may slow down depending on the network environment, the PC performance, the image quality, enabling IPsec, or what object you view.
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Operating Instructions A H Abbreviations 4 ActiveX Controls 16 Administrator/General Users/Guest Users 73 Alarm Image Buffer/Transfer 91 Alarm Position 26 ASCII Character Table 140 Automatic Focus Range 66 Help page 117 Home Position 26 How to Use This Documentation 4 B I Image Display page 77 Indicator Control page 107 IPsec 49 IPv6 Domain Name Service 13 Buffered Image page 32 L C Load Settings page 115 Login 74 Camera Access 11 Camera page 65 Capture Image Button 20 Cell Phone 35 Cleaning 130
Operating Instructions Security: Administrator page 71 Setup page 37 Setup Program 132 Single Camera page 15 Specifications 142 Status page 109 Support Information page 118 Support page 117 System Requirements for your PC 5 T Timer Image Buffer/Transfer 82 Top page 12 Trademarks 4 Transport mode 52, 102 Tunnel mode 55, 103 U Update Firmware page 111 UPnP page 59 V Vertical Resolution 68 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.
