Network Camera Operating Instructions Model No. WV-NM100 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 PREFACE ....................................................................................................................... 6 FEATURES ................................................................................................................ 6 PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 7 PLATFORM ...............................................................................................................
ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 54 Advanced Settings for “Operation mode” .................................................................. 54 Adjusting the Picture ................................................................................................. 56 Settings for the Host Authentication .......................................................................... 58 Settings for the User Authentication .........
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 230 V AC 50 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. 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” page. (Refer to page 63.) 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.) Access LED (Lights up when accessing to the network.
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.
CONNECTIONS 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.
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).
CONNECTIONS Using via the Internet (Connection type 3-4) Connecting the camera to the Internet using an xDSL modem or a cable modem.
SETUP After completing the connections, it is necessary to set up the network of the PC and the camera. 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 pages 18 - 28.
SETUP 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.
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 27-28. "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”.
SETUP Network Setup of the PC To set up the network of the PC, first change the TCP/IP settings of the PC to match them to the default settings of the camera. The following are the default network settings of the camera. • IP address: 192.168.0.10 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • Default gateway: 192.168.0.1 To access the camera, the IP address of the PC should be "192.168.0.XXX" (where XXX should be a number from 2 to 254 except 1 and 10).
Screenshot 3 The "Network" window appears. STEP3 Click the [Configuration] tab. STEP4 Click to select the TCP/IP protocol of the currently used network card. STEP5 Click the [Properties] button. Note If the “TCP/IP” item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP. Screenshot 4 The "TCP/IP Properties" window appears. STEP6 Click the [IP Address] tab. STEP7 Click the "Specify an IP address" radio button.
SETUP Using Windows 2000 The following procedures are examples when using Windows 2000. You can proceed in the same way when using Windows NT. ! Important Log in as one of the administrators before beginning the setup. Screenshot 1 Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as just after the startup. STEP1 Select "Network and Dial-up Connections" ([Start] - [Settings] - [Network and Dial-up Connections]). Screenshot 2 The "Network and Dial-up Connections" window appears.
Screenshot 3 The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. STEP3 Click to select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and then click the [Properties] button. Note If the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP. Screenshot 4 The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window appears.
SETUP Using Windows XP (Category View) Screenshot 1 Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as just after the startup. STEP1 Select "Control Panel" ([Start] - [Control Panel]). Screenshot 2 The "Control Panel" window appears. STEP2 Double click the "Network and Internet Connections" icon. Screenshot 3 The "Network and Internet Connections" window appears. STEP3 Double click the "Network Connections" icon.
Screenshot 4 The "Network Connections" window appears. STEP4 Click to select "Local Area Connection", and then click "Change settings of this connection" in the "Network Tasks" menu. Screenshot 5 The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. STEP5 Click to select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and then click the [Properties] button. Note If the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP.
SETUP Network Setup of the Camera After completing the network setup of the PC, begin the network setup of the camera. If multiple cameras are connected, it is required to set up each camera individually. The following information is necessary for the network setup of the cameras. If you do not have the following information, refer to your network administrator or your Internet service provider. For further information about the terms, refer to page 69.
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 [Advanced setup] button.
SETUP Screenshot 6 The "Network" page appears. STEP6 Set parameters for each item in the "Network" page. The parameters differ depending on the connection type (refer to pages 12-14). For further information, refer to the next page. STEP7 Click the [SET] button after completing the setup. ! Important After you click the [SET] button, the “Command Executing” message appears. (This message will appear even when you click the [SET] button in other windows.
Parameters for the "Network setup" Items Depending on the Connection Type Item Connection type Description of the parameter IP address Connection type 1 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). Connection type 2 Set the IP address designated by your network administrator.
SETUP Network speed Common to all connection types HTTP port Connection type 1, 2 and 3 Use the default setting “80” for the HTTP port. Host name BOOTP DHCP DNS Set the network speed. Use the default setting “auto” for the network speed. Selectable parameters: auto (default setting), 100 Mbps (full duplex), 100 Mbps (half duplex), 10 Mbps (full duplex), 10 Mbps (half duplex) Connection type 4 If multiple cameras are connected, it is required to set up each camera individually.
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. • The MPEG-4 plug-in does not work on a Windows NT computer.
SETUP Basic Settings After completing the network setup of the PC and the camera, begin the basic settings of the camera. The basic settings are the minimum settings required to operate the camera, such as date setting and setting of "Operation mode". Screenshot 1 Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as just after the startup. STEP1 Start up Internet Explorer on your PC. Screenshot 2 The browser starts up. The web page set as the home page in your browser appears.
Screenshot 3 The "Top Menu" page 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.
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. To display multiple pictures of multiple cameras on a screen, refer to page 36. Monitoring a Still Picture of a Single Camera Set as follows to monitor a still picture (JPEG) of a single camera.
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 still picture. Note • If the preparations have been completed, start up the browser and display the "Top Menu" page of the desired camera.
BROWSING PICTURES Monitoring the Motion Picture of a Single Camera 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 page 29. • You may have problems browsing motion pictures depending on the bandwidth of the network to which the camera is connected.
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.
BROWSING PICTURES Monitoring Still Pictures of Multiple Cameras You can monitor pictures of multiple cameras on a single monitor screen (multi-screen) simultaneously. You can display multiple camera pictures from up to four cameras on a single monitor screen. To monitor camera pictures on the multi-screen, registration of the cameras to be monitored on the multi-screen is required. You can register up to eight cameras as two groups by registering four cameras in each group.
Screenshot 2 The "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP4 Click the [Multi-screen] button. Screenshot 3 The "Multi-screen" page appears. STEP5 Set the IP addresses of the cameras to be monitored on the multi-screen. You can register up to eight cameras as two groups by registering four cameras in each group. Camera 1 – Camera 4 are registered as Group A, and Camera 5 – Camera 8 are registered as Group B. STEP6 Click the [SET] button after completing the setting.
BROWSING PICTURES How to Operate If the settings of “Multi-screen” have been completed, you can begin the operation from the “Multi-screen” page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Multi-screen" page. STEP1 Click the [Control] button in the top left corner. Screenshot 2 The "Control" page appears. The still picture of the camera is displayed. STEP2 Click the [Quad screen] button. Screenshot 3 The camera pictures are displayed on the quad screen.
Monitoring the Picture of a Camera in a Preset Position You can monitor both the still picture and the motion picture of a camera installed in a place registered as a preset position. To monitor the image of the camera in a preset position, adjusting the position of the camera (horizontal and vertical position) and registering the shooting location, as a preset position is required in advance. Registration of a preset position Begin to register a preset position of the camera.
BROWSING PICTURES How to Operate Monitor the picture of the camera in a preset position. First, select whether a still picture or a motion picture is to be monitored in a preset position on the "Basic setup" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Basic setup" page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Select whether a still picture or a motion picture is to be monitored in a preset position.
Saving the Currently Monitored Picture on the PC Save the still picture currently monitored as a file on the PC. You can save the picture either as single screen or multi-screen (quad screen). ! Important You can save only still pictures (JPEG). Saving motion pictures (MPEG-4) is not available. Screenshot 1 Operate while monitoring the picture. (The screenshot below shows when a multi-screen is used.) STEP1 Move the cursor on the picture to save and click the right mouse button to select "Save Image As.
DETECTING MOTION IN THE MONITORED AREA When motion is detected in the monitored area, "Alarm" appears on the monitor screen. Simultaneously, you can save the picture of the alarmed area and send an alarm mail by e-mail (motion detector function). You can also automatically transfer the saved image to the server. To activate these functions, complete the setting of the "Alarm" page or the "FTP client" page in advance.
• Inform by sending e-mails. You can send an alarm mail that notifies an alarm has occurred and the alarm date and time to a designated e-mail address registered in advance. You can also attach a picture to that mail. You can register up to four e-mail addresses to which this alarm mail will be sent. Contents of the alarm mail: “In WV-NM100, Alarm was occurred. Date: XXXX.XX.XX.XX:XX:XX URL: http:// xxx.yyy.zzz.nnn/alarm/image/*****.jpg” (XXXX.XX.XX.XX:XX:XX is the date: year-month-day hour:min:sec) (xxx.
DETECTING MOTION IN THE MONITORED AREA Screenshot 2 The "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP2 Click the [Alarm&Transmission] button. Screenshot 3 The "Alarm" page appears. STEP3 Set the items on the "Alarm" page. Refer to the next page for details about each item. STEP4 Click the [SET] button after completing the setting.
Items on the "Alarm" page [E-mail notice setup] "E-mail notice" Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to notice by e-mail or not when an alarm occurs. "SMTP server address" Enter the SMTP server address of the sender "Authentication" Select "SMTP", "POP3" or "None" for the authentication. "SMTP": Authentication by the SMTP server "POP3": Authentication by POP before SMTP "None": No authentication "POP3 server address" Enter the POP3 server address when "POP3" is selected for "Authentication".
DETECTING MOTION IN THE MONITORED AREA Setting of the Motion Detection Area Set the area where motion has to be detected. You can set up to four areas. The setting can be made on the "VMD area" page of "Alarm&Transmission". Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the [Advanced setup] button. Screenshot 2 The "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP2 Click the [Alarm&Transmission] button.
Screenshot 3 The "Alarm" page appears. STEP3 Click the [VMD area] tab. Screenshot 4 The "VMD area" page appears. STEP4 Select the desired area number to be registered by clicking the [Area 1] - [Area 4] radio buttons. Up to four areas can be designated. Designate the area for the selected area number by clicking on the picture. To designate the area, click the top left corner and the bottom right corner of the area you wish to set.
DETECTING MOTION IN THE MONITORED AREA Viewing the Picture Stored in the Camera Check the picture stored in the camera when the alarm occurred. This operation can be made on the "Alarm log list" page. You can browse the saved pictures after the alarm has been reset. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Top Menu" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Top Menu" page. STEP1 Click the [Alarm log list] button. STEP2 Screenshot 2 The "Alarm log list" page appears.
TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO THE SERVER Transfer the pictures stored in the camera to the server. The transfer to the server can be made in the two following ways: • Transfer pictures when an alarm occurred in the motion detection area. • Transfer pictures at designated intervals. To transfer the pictures to the server, the settings are required in advance. ! Important Only still pictures can be transferred to the server. Transferring motion picture to the server is not possible.
TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO THE SERVER Screenshot 3 The "Alarm" page of "Alarm&Transmission" appears. STEP3 Click the [FTP client] tab. STEP4 Screenshot 4 The "FTP client" page of "Alarm&Transmission" appears. Set the items on the "FTP client" page. This explanation is only for "Common setup". "FTP server address" Enter the address of the server where to transfer the picture. You can enter the IP address or the host name. "User name" Enter a user name for login in the FTP server, up to 64 characters.
Transferring Pictures to the Server at Designated Intervals Set the interval time to transfer pictures to the server at designated intervals. The setting can be made on the "FTP client" page of "Alarm&Transmission". Refer to page 49 and 50 to display the "FTP client" page of "Alarm&Transmission". STEP1 Set the items for "Non alarm transmission setup". "Non alarm transmission" Check "ON". You can select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to transfer the picture at designated intervals or not.
TRANSFERRING PICTURES TO THE SERVER Transferring Pictures to the Server when Motion is Detected Set for the pictures of the motion detection area to be transferred to the server when motion is detected by the motion detector function. The settings can be made on the "FTP client" page of "Alarm&Transmission". Refer to page 49 and 50 to display the "FTP client" page of "Alarm&Transmission". STEP1 Set the items for "Alarm transmission setup". "Alarm transmission" Check "ON".
OTHER FUNCTIONS Alarm Connector and AUX Output Connector Alarm input Security door sensor You can set the alarm operation when an external device such as a sensor is connected to the alarm connector inside the connector cover of the camera. You can set functions such as sending e-mails or transferring pictures to the server when an alarm signal is input by a sensor, as explained in "Settings of the Actions to be Performed when Motion is Detected" on page 43.
ADVANCED SETTINGS This section explains the advanced settings for the quality of the pictures, the user authentication, etc. Advanced Settings for "Operation mode" Set the "Operation mode" (JPEG / MPEG-4) in more detail than in the "Basic setup". The advanced setting can be made on the "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup". Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the [Advanced setup] button.
(When “MPEG-4” is selected) Setting items "Operation mode selection" Select "JPEG" (still picture) or "MPEG-4" (motion picture). The parameters for J-PEG/MPEG-4 setting automatically appear. "Bandwidth control" Select a bandwidth control from the following: 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024 / Unlimited (K bps) "JPEG mode setup" If "JPEG" is selected, the setting of the following items is required.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Adjusting the Picture Adjust the picture in detail. The adjustment can be made on the "Image adjustment" page of "Advanced setup". Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the [Advanced setup] button. Screenshot 2 The "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP2 Click the [Image adjustment] tab.
Screenshot 3 The "Image adjustment" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP3 Set and adjust the picture in detail. "Brightness" Adjust the brightness level of the picture (seventeen levels from "-8" to "8"). When the number is decreased, the picture gets darker. When the number is increased, the picture gets brighter. "White balance" Select "AUTO" or "HOLD" to adjust the white balance. "AUTO": The white balance is adjusted automatically. "HOLD": The white balance is fixed.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Settings for the Host Authentication Begin the setting for the host authentication. You can set a double authentication for the operation of the camera. One is the host authentication and the other is the user authentication. The host authentication checks if an IP address of a PC accessing the camera is registered as a host or not. Up to eight PCs can be registered for the host authentication. The setting of the host authentication is made on the "Host authentication" page.
Screenshot 3 The "Host authentication" page appears. STEP3 Begin the setting for the host authentication. "Host authentication" Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to authenticate hosts or not. "Host address" Enter the IP address of the PC to be authenticated.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Settings for the User Authentication Begin the setting for the user authentication. You can set a double authentication for the operation of the camera. One is the host authentication and the other is the user authentication. The user authentication requires users to enter a user name and a password to access the camera if a PC accessing the camera is not registered for the host authentication. Up to sixteen users can be registered for the user authentication.
Screenshot 3 The [Host authentication] tab appears. STEP3 Click the [User authentication] tab. STEP4 Screenshot 4 The "User authentication" page appears. Begin the setting for the user authentication. "User authentication" Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to authenticate users or not. "User name" Enter a user name of up to 32 characters. "Password" / "Retype Password" Enter a password for the user of at least 8 and no more than 32 characters.
ADVANCED SETTINGS System Settings Begin the setting for the system such as date setting, naming the cameras, etc. The setting is made on the "System" page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the "Basic setup" page. Refer to page 24 and 25 to display the "Basic setup" page. STEP1 Click the [Advanced setup] button. Screenshot 2 The "Operation mode" page of "Advanced setup" appears. STEP2 Click the [System] button.
Screenshot 3 The "System" page appears. STEP3 Set the items on the "System" page. For details about the items, refer below. STEP4 Click the [SET] button after completing the setting. Setting items System "Time adjustment" Select a standard for the time adjustment. Manual setup: Adjust the time manually. Synchronization with NTP server: Time is adjusted automatically based on the NTP server.
ADVANCED SETTINGS DDNS Setup DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) enables you to access the camera by entering the host name and domain name. “DDNS” Select “ON” or “OFF” to set whether or not to use DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). Making a connection to an exclusive server is required for the camera to be serviced. “Host name” Enter the host name given by the administrator of the server. Domain name can be omitted.
SNMP Settings Begin the setting for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): community name, equipment name, location, and e-mail address/telephone number. These parameters are required to when you connect to the administrative software (SNMP manager). The setting is made on the “SNMP” page. Screenshot 1 Begin the operation from the “System” page. Refer to page 62 and 63 to display the “System” page. STEP1 Click on the [SNMP] tab on the “System” page. Screenshot 2 The “SNMP” page appears.
ADVANCED SETTINGS Setting items “Community name” Enter the name of the community to be monitored. This name must be coincident with the community name of SNMP. Characters for “Community name” 1 to 32 characters (ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789!#$ %’()=~|`{}<>?_-^[]/@*,.:;+\) Default setting for “Community name”: public “Equipment name” Enter the same name as “Camera name” on the “Basic Setup” page. (Refer to page 31.
USING "HELP" You can refer to the "Help" page for details about the items. The "Help" page below appears by clicking the [Help] button. You can display an explanation by clicking on the desired item. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, please check the following symptoms. If the solutions below do not solve the problem or the symptom is not listed below, ask at the shop where you purchased the camera. Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Is the provided AC adapter connected to the DC power input connector on the rear of the camera? * Confirm that the AC adapter is firmly plugged in.
Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page Cannot access from the browser • Is the same IP address assigned to other devices? Are there contradictions between the address and the network subnet to be accessed? If the camera and the PC are connected in the same subnet Is the IP address of the camera and the PC set in a common subnet? Is "Use Proxy Server" for the setting of the browser selected? When accessing a camera in the same subnet, entering the address of the camera in the "Don't Us
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom The live picture is not renewed / the alarm picture is not renewed. Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Since the data has been recalled from the cache of the PC, the picture might not have been requested to the camera. If this symptom occurs frequently, it is recommended to set the browser as follows. If Netscape Communicator is used Set the memory cache and the disk cache to 0 Kbytes in the [Advanced Cache] category of the [Preferences] menu.
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.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Term Explanation Cross Cable The Ethernet cable designed to directly connect one PC to another PC without using Ethernet hubs or routers. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) The service which assigns the fixed domain name to the dynamic global IP addresses on the Internet. For example, when an IP address is given by the DHCP server, the IP address is replaced by a new one with every access on the network. This may cause user’s having the difficulty in remote access.
Term Explanation MAC Address (Media Access Control Address) Unique code assigned to network interface cards. Transmission and reception of data is made via the Ethernet using this unique address. Netmask Refer to "Subnet Mask". Post-Alarm VMD after an alarm is detected. Pre-Alarm VMD before an alarm is detected. Proxy Server The server used to improve the performance between networks by diminishing unnecessary traffic caused by caching, or strengthening the security between the PC and the Internet.
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