Network Camera Operating Instructions Model No. WV-NM100 Quick Reference Guide Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................3 PREFACE .........................................................................................................................6 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................7 PLATFORM ..................................................................................................................
PREFACE This is a camera that can be connected to a network. You can view camera pictures with the web browser on a personal computer (PC), by connecting this camera to networks such as a LAN or the Internet. FEATURES This camera offers you the following features: ● You can use it with the web browser of a PC. You can view camera pictures, set up preferences for the camera and operate the camera with the web browser of a PC just by connecting the camera to a network.
PRECAUTIONS ● Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers. ● Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity, or power source ratings. Use the appliance at temperatures within 0 °C - + 40°C (32°F - 104°F) and humidity below 90 %. The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC 60 Hz. ● Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS PLATFORM Setting up and operating this camera is possible with PCs meeting the system requirements described below. OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 2 Microsoft® Windows® Me Microsoft® Windows® XP Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front View Dome cover Power LED You can select ON or OFF for the LED on the System settings page. (Refer to "System settings" of WV-NM100 Operating Instructions in the supplied CD-ROM.) Rear View Connector cover To detach the connector cover, hold down the part and slide it. Alarm connector Power plug connector (Only use the AC adapter supplied) Ethernet connector Link LED (Lights up when communication with connected devices becomes possible.
INSTALLATIONS This is an example of an installation onto a wall. STEP1 Wall-mounting bracket Install the wall-mounting bracket onto the wall using the screws. Screws STEP2 Install the camera onto the wall-mounting bracket by referring to the illustration shown on the left. It is possible to install the camera upside down. Install the camera in the upside down position according to your needs. STEP3 Confirm that the Panasonic logo is in the position shown in the illustration.
SETUP To operate the camera connected in a network such as a LAN or the Internet, it is necessary to set up the network. Use the provided "Panasonic IP Setup" software to set up the network of the camera. (Refer to the next page). If the setup with the provided software fails, set up the PC and the camera separately. For further information, refer to "Network Setup of the PC" and "Network Setup of the Camera" of WV-NM100 Operating Instructions included on the CDROM provided with the camera.
Setup with the Provided "Panasonic IP Setup" Software Set up the network of the camera by using the "Panasonic IP Setup" software included on the CD-ROM provided with the camera. STEP1 When the provided CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive of the PC, the launcher software starts up and the readme file is displayed. Items included in the software • SETUP • Instructions • MPEG-4 Installation After reading the readme file, click the [SETUP] button. Notes • Double click "launch.
SETUP Screenshot 2 The setup window appears. STEP4 Set parameters for each item. "IP Address" "Subnet Mask" "Default Gateway" "HTTP Port" Enter parameters depending on your environment. For further information about the parameters, refer to pages 16, 18, 20 or 22. "DHCP" "DNS" Click the [Enable] radio button when using the DHCP and the DNS. When using the DNS function, enter the “Primary DNS Server address” and the “Secondary DNS Server address”.
Before starting the connections, confirm which type of connection meets your needs. The following explanations are provided for each connection type. Prepare the required hardware and cables for your connection type before starting the connections. ! Important Before starting the connections, confirm that all the power switches of the camera, the ADSL/cable modem, the switching hub and the PC are turned off, and that all power plugs are not connected to the outlet.
SETUP < Settings for Connection type 1 > Item Description of the parameter IP address Enter “xxx.yyy.zzz.nnn” for the IP address (where “xxx.yyy.zzz” should be the same numbers assigned to the PC, and “nnn” should be a number from 2 to 254 except the same IP address already assigned to the PC and any other cameras). Netmask Use the default setting "255.255.255.0" for the subnet mask. Default gateway Network speed If the IP address is set for “xxx.yyy.zzz.nnn”, enter “xxx.yyy.zzz.
Using with an Intranet (LAN) (Connection type 2) Connect the camera to an intranet (LAN) using an Ethernet switching hub or router when browsing camera pictures of a camera installed in the same LAN (the intranet of a company or home).
SETUP < Settings for Connection type 2 > Item Description of the parameter IP address Set the IP address designated by your network administrator. However, the setting is not required if the DHCP is used in an intranet. Netmask Set the subnet mask designated by your network administrator. However, the setting is not required if the DHCP is used in an intranet. Default gateway Set the IP address of the default gateway designated by your network administrator.
Using via the Internet (Connection type 3) Connecting one camera to the Internet using a cable modem. < Connection example > Cable modem Internet Cable line Connection of a single camera To an outlet (120 V AC) AC adapter < Required hardware > • Cable modem < Required cable > Ethernet cable (category 5 straight cable) ! Important • Obtain the global IP address from the Internet service provider. Perform the settings of the camera by connecting the camera and the PC directly. (Refer to page 12.
SETUP < Settings for Connection type 3 > Item Description of the parameter IP address Set the IP address designated by your Internet service provider. Netmask Set the subnet mask designated by your Internet service provider. Default gateway Set the default gateway designated by your Internet service provider. Network speed Set the network speed. Use the default setting “auto” for the network speed.
Using via the Internet (Connection type 4) Connecting one or more cameras to the Internet using an xDSL modem or a cable modem.
SETUP < Settings for Connection type 4 > Item Description of the parameter IP address If the broadband router uses the DHCP: No setting required If the broadband router does not use the DHCP: Assignment of a private IP address is required. However, the IP addresses already assigned to the PC and other cameras are not available. For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the broadband router.
Note • About the address translation function (Static IP masquerade, Network Address Translation (NAT)) The address translation function changes a global IP address to a private IP address, and “Static IP masquerade” and “Network Address Translation (NAT)” have this function. This function is to be set in a router.
BROWSING PICTURES If the setup has been completed, you can browse through the pictures on the camera. The pictures of the camera can be displayed as still pictures or motion pictures. Displaying multiple pictures of multiple cameras on a screen is also possible. (Refer to "Monitoring Still Pictures of Multiple Cameras" of WV-NM100 Operating Instructions in the supplied CD-ROM.) Monitoring a Still Picture of a Single Camera Set as follows to monitor a still picture (JPEG) of a single camera.
Screenshot 3 The “Top Menu” page of the camera setup appears. STEP3 Click the [Setup] button. ! Important The login window will appear when you press the [Camera Control] button or the [Setup] button on the “Top Menu” page for the first time. The default settings for user name and password are as follows. User name: admin Password: password Change the default password for security. Screenshot 4 The “Basic setup” page appears. STEP4 Click the "JPEG" radio button for "Operation mode selection".
BROWSING PICTURES How to operate If the preparations have been completed, you can begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the "Control" button. STEP2 Screenshot 2 The "Control" page appears and the still picture of the camera is displayed. Operation buttons are displayed below the motion picture. Note • If the preparations have been completed, start up the browser and display the "Top Menu" page of the desired camera.
Monitoring the Motion Picture of a Single Camera Installation of the MPEG-4 Plug-in Installation of the plug-in is required to browse motion pictures. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The launcher software starts up automatically. Click the [MPEG-4 Installation] button. After the installer starts up, follow the instructions of the wizard. ! Important • The MPEG-4 plug-in is exclusively designed for Internet Explorer. This plug-in does not work with other browsers.
BROWSING PICTURES Set as follows to monitor the motion picture (MPEG-4) of a single camera. ! Important • To monitor the motion picture of a camera, installation of the plug-in is required. For further information, refer to the previous page. • You may have problems browsing motion pictures depending on the bandwidth of the network to which the camera is connected. In this case, perform the setting of “Bandwidth control” on the “Operation mode” page of “Advanced setup”.
How to Operate If the preparations have been completed, you can begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the [Control] button. STEP2 Screenshot 2 The "Control" page appears. The motion picture of the camera is displayed. Notes • If the preparations have been completed, start up the browser and display the “Top Menu” page of the desired camera. The camera picture appears on the “Top Menu” page.
FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can upgrade the firmware of the camera to the latest version. Refer to the dealer whether the firmware upgrade is available. Before upgrading the firmware, save the current firmware onto the hard drive of the PC. STEP1 Start up the browser and enter the following: http://xxx.yyy.zzz.nnn/admin/upload.html (xxx.yyy.zzz.nnn is the IP address of the camera.) The “HTML and Firmware upload” page appears.
SPECIFICATIONS ●Camera Effective Pixels 660 (H) x 492 (V) Lens F2.35 Horizontal Angular field of view: 51° Focal length: 50 cm ~ ∞ Minimum Illumination: 10 lx (1 foot-candle) (30 fps, Slow shutter: OFF) 2 lx (0.
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