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Operating Instructions

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Network Camera

Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Model No.

KX-HCM280

Summary of Contents for KX-HCM280

Page 1: ...tions Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference Network Camera Panasonic Network Camera Site http www panasonic com netcam for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Model No KX HCM280 ...

Page 2: ...For operation assistance Call 1 800 272 7033 Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera Site http www panasonic com netcam Network Camera Operating Instructions Getting Started AC Adaptor AC Cord Ceiling Mounting Cover Ceiling Plate A Ceiling Plate B Setup CD ROM Screws A Screws B 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 2 pcs 4 pcs ...

Page 3: ... and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows NT MS DOS Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation All other...

Page 4: ...or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat 7 Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 8 Only use attachments accessories such as cover and plates specified by the manufacturer 9 Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms 10 Unplug the unit when unused for l...

Page 5: ...2 4 Network Parameters 21 2 4 1 Preparing the Network Parameters for Network Camera 21 2 4 2 Setting IP Address of the PC in Type 4 Configuration Type 24 2 5 Proxy Server Setting 26 2 6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD ROM 28 2 7 Network Camera Access from the Internet 32 3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window 35 3 1 Network Camera Flow Chart 36 3 2 Top Page 37 3 3 Single Camera Screen 40 ...

Page 6: ...2 3 6 14 Update Firmware 93 3 6 15 Reset to Factory Default 96 4 Technical Guides 97 4 1 Mounting 98 4 1 1 Mounting on the Table 98 4 1 2 Mounting on the Ceiling 99 4 2 Interfacing to the External I O 103 4 3 ASCII and ISO 8859 1 Character Table 105 4 4 Maintenance 107 5 Specifications and Troubleshooting 108 5 1 Network Camera Reset Procedure Default Settings 109 5 2 Default Settings List 110 5 3...

Page 7: ...Operating Instructions For assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 7 Section 1 Product Introduction ...

Page 8: ...ow you to operate Network Camera from web browser on your PC High speed Pan Tilt operation can 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 This movable lens allows you to view a wide range of perspective from a distant place Network Camera has 21x Zooming and Automatic and Manual Focusing features to p...

Page 9: ...n activate the Image Transfer feature which can send the images via e mail or FTP File Transfer Protocol External Device Control Output can send a signal to activate the external devices such as a light around Network Camera Update Firmware If new firmware is released you can download the latest program from the Network Camera Technical Support Site Installation is easy and fast Refer to page 93 f...

Page 10: ...igher Follow the next steps 1 Close all applications so that you are looking at the Windows desktop 2 Right click an open portion of the desktop 3 Select Properties Setting tab and set Color Quality Colors Color Pallet to the highest selection possible Note Optimum video viewing will be seen when the color quality is set to 24bit or higher This change should not cause any problems with other appli...

Page 11: ...l user ID and password for security Password security can prevent unregistered users intruders from accessing your image from their web browsers Authentication windows are not displayed in the default Refer to page 66 for setting up Authentication window the administrator ID and the password Refer to page 68 for setting up the general user ID and the password Authentication window ...

Page 12: ...ted above are subject to change without notice Save the original carton and packing materials for future shipping and transportation of the unit AC Adaptor 1 pc Order No PSLP1242Z AC Cord 1 pc Order No PSJA1069Z Ceiling Mounting Cover 1 pc Order No PSKL1023Z Ceiling Plate B 1 pc Order No PSMD1045Z Setup CD ROM 1 pc Order No PSQX2904ZCD Screws A 2 pcs Order No XYN3 J6FY Screws B 4 pcs Order No XTB4...

Page 13: ...ed on the PC double click ar405eng exe Refer to ReadmeEng txt for the directory and file structure of the Setup CD ROM Notes Do not scratch smudge write or label either surfaces of the Setup CD ROM Setup CD ROM may have a scratch on the surface Do not leave the Setup CD ROM in direct sunlight near a heat source or in a hot automobile as the Setup CD ROM may become unreadable Do not use chemicals o...

Page 14: ...cedly or moving it manually by some mistake may damage the Pan Tilt operation or change the registered Pan Tilt positions from actual ones Restart Network Camera when the latter case happens Do not touch the lens Touching it can remove the protective coating from the lens Fingerprints dust stains etc on the lens can also degrade the performance of the Automatic Focusing feature Lens Power Focus Zo...

Page 15: ...fer to page 103 DC IN jack Refer to page 20 Hook for AC Adaptor Cord Refer to page 20 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button Refer to page 109 Hole for Ceiling Plate A Refer to page 100 MAC Address and Serial Number are indicated on the label Record both of them on the Network Camera Memo on page 3 They are indispensable for setting network parameters after mounting Network Camera and for future customer se...

Page 16: ...Operating Instructions 16 Section 2 Network Camera Setup ...

Page 17: ...e Page 18 Page 19 Connect Network Camera for installation Page 20 Prepare the network parameters for Network Camera Page 21 Page 22 Check the proxy server setting Page 26 Page 27 Set up Network Camera with Setup CD ROM Page 28 Page 31 Confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet Page 32 Page 33 Mount Network Camera Page 98 Page 102 ...

Page 18: ...ype Type 1 LAN Intranet Connection with an Ethernet Switching Hub Network Camera can be installed on the LAN Intranet 1 Network traffic can be improved by using the Ethernet switching hub Type 2 Internet Connection with a Broadband Router Network Camera can be accessed from the Internet The broadband router needs Port Forwarding IP Masquerade feature on page 32 LAN Intranet Ethernet switching hub ...

Page 19: ...work Camera temporarily in Type 1 Type 2 or Type 4 Note Some xDSL services use PPPoE Network Camera does not support PPPoE If the Internet connection requires PPPoE connect with the broadband router supporting PPPoE like Type 2 Type 4 Direct Connection with a PC Network Camera can be connected to a PC directly Note Use a category 5 cross cable when connecting directly with the cable to the PC Mode...

Page 20: ...2 Order No PSLP1242Z When you set up Network Camera in Type 3 connect it temporarily in Type 1 Type 2 or Type 4 When Indicator is orange confirm that the Ethernet cable is properly connected or PC Ethernet hub or broadband router is properly working External I O Ethernet port AC cord To Network Category 5 straight cross cable Connect the DC plug of the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack Hook the AC adap...

Page 21: ...signed the same IP address Each device must have its own IP address Overlapped IP addresses can cause other network devices to stop working and may result in widespread network problems Type 1 Ask your network administrator for the network parameters Type 2 Refer to the broadband router s manual for the network parameters Type 3 Ask your ISP Internet Service Provider for the network parameters Typ...

Page 22: ...ract and register for DDNS service Refer to the included leaflet for DDNS service If you set static global IP address to Network Camera and the broadband router you do not need to register DDNS service It can restrict the transmit bandwidth Select from 0 1 to Unlimited Mbit s Max Bandwidth Usage Parameters Network Camera Configuration Type Port No IP address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server ...

Page 23: ...Run Run window appears These steps are slightly different depending on the operating system 2 Enter winipcfg and click OK IP configuration window appears 3 Select the proper Ethernet adaptor and click More Info 4 Click OK to close IP Configuration window When using Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click Start Program Accessories MS DOS Command Prompt MS DOS Prompt window opens These steps a...

Page 24: ...ws 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Start Settings Control Panel Network Select TCP IP with adaptor in use Properties Specify an IP address Windows NT Start Settings Control Panel Network Protocols tab TCP IP Protocol Properties Select Adaptor in use Specify an IP address Windows 2000 Start Settings Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections Local Area Connection Icon in use Properties Select Internet ...

Page 25: ...network ID that is not used on the Internet They are classified into Class A Class B and Class C as shown in the next table Set the IP address in the range of the number specified in the class meeting to your local network scale Class Subnet Mask Private IP address It can be set freely within the range in your group Class A 255 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 10 255 255 254 Class B 255 255 0 0 172 16 0 1 172 31 25...

Page 26: ...tion The network of Network Camera with the proxy server may cause some problems to the image quality such as taking much time in refresh interval Consult your ISP or network administrator for details 1 Start up the Internet Explorer The window is Internet Explorer 5 50 2 Select Tools Internet Options Connections tab and click LAN Settings See if the Use a proxy server check box is checked or not ...

Page 27: ...nce please call 1 800 272 7033 27 3 Enter the IP address of Network Camera assigned from your ISP or network administrator into the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with data field 4 Click OK on all of the opening windows ...

Page 28: ... the Setup CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of the PC Setup CD ROM should start the application automatically This program automatically finds Network Cameras on the network 1 Turn on Network Camera 2 Insert the Setup CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of the PC If Network Camera Setup window does not appear click setup exe on the Setup CD ROM ...

Page 29: ...e detected Record MAC address on the Network Camera Memo on page 3 It is useful for customer servicing Notes The setup program finds and identifies Network Camera by listening for data which Network Camera sends out for the first 20 minutes after powering up If the installation is not completed within 20 minutes disconnect temporarily the AC adaptor to restart this operation Each Network Camera ha...

Page 30: ...ndow appears Refer to page 21 and page 22 and enter the correct network parameters Refer to page 61 for details of each parameter 5 Click Save when finished The Successful message box appears Notes Network Camera automatically restarts after saving the network configuration Overlapped IP address displays the next box If you cannot set up ask your ISP or the administrator ...

Page 31: ...st time in the Internet Explorer a pop up Security Warning window may appear The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls OCX file used to display Motion JPEG Refer to page 39 If you are configuring in Type 3 Top Page may not appear at this point After Network Camera is directly connected with the modem confirm the Network Camera Access from the Internet on page 32 Click the la...

Page 32: ...manual for details 1 Start up the web browser of the PC on the Internet side 2 Enter http IP address Port No in the address field and press Enter Top Page appears When port number is 80 default you do not need to enter port number Type 2 Enter http Global IP address of Broadband Router Port No in the address field Type 3 Enter http Global IP address of Network Camera Port No in the address field G...

Page 33: ...e in the Internet Explorer a pop up Security Warning window may appear The window requests your permission to download ActiveX Controls OCX file used to display Motion JPEG Refer to page 39 If Top Page does not appear Confirm the network parameters and the connections of Network Camera through page 18 page 32 Click the language to change the display ...

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Page 35: ...Operating Instructions For assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 35 Section 3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window ...

Page 36: ...default you do not need to enter port number A Authentication window Authentication window can be set up for the security The password can keep the security of your network Authentication windows are not displayed in the default Authentication window can be set on Administrator window User Name and Password are case sensitive Refer to page 66 for details Top Page Single Camera screen Top View Imag...

Page 37: ...rs Example Accessing Top Page using port number 80 default http 192 168 0 253 Accessing Top Page using port number 81 http 192 168 0 253 81 Accessing Top Page with Global IP address from outside network in Internet Connection on page 18 http Global IP address of Broadband Router PortNo Note The initial language displayed at the first access can be selected on Top View Image Setting window on page ...

Page 38: ...ing video services JPEG Regularly Refresh solves the problem in the restricted bandwidth Motion JPEG The image refreshes continuously up to 30 frames per second like a motion video JPEG Regularly Refresh The image refreshes periodically The refresh interval can be set up at Top View Image Setting window on page 70 JPEG Regularly Refresh is suggested when using dial up Internet connections or netwo...

Page 39: ...ty Warning window appears click Yes When using Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP log on with an appropriate account that is authorized to install applications If you cannot download ActiveX Controls or you cannot see the image in the Internet Explorer Click Tools Internet Options Security tab and click Custom level on the window 1 Check Prompt in Download signed ActiveX Controls 2 Check Enable...

Page 40: ...Notes The Screen Saver can prevent the PC monitor from burning in displaying the same image Selecting a resolution of 640 x 480 will result in a slight loss of speed when viewing Motion JPEG Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution Scan lines may deviate when viewing moving objects with resolution at 640 x 480 because of the interlace type CCD Selecting 320 x 240...

Page 41: ...he image 1 Put the cursor on the point which should be centered and click it 2 The clicked point is centered Notes Click to Center does not move over the end of corner when the Pan Tilt range reaches the end The Pan Tilt operation can be locked by Pan Tilt control on page 84 The position you click may deviate from the center depending on the direction of the lens Cursor ...

Page 42: ...e 45 4 Focus Buttons Refer to page 46 5 Preset Buttons Refer to page 48 6 Brightness Brightness control has nine steps including STD Standard Clicking and buttons changes the brightness of image Brightness can be locked on Camera Setup window on page 84 7 Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 default or 160 x 120 8 Image Quality Favor Clarity optimizes the image for good clarity Standard keeps the standa...

Page 43: ...ting on the ceiling and the lens returns to the current position Use Click to Center feature to stop scanning Each surrounding arrow of Pan Tilt moves the lens Up Down Right Left and the home position button moves it to Home Position Note Pan Tilt operation can be locked on Camera Setup window on page 84 Pan Tilt Scan button Pan Tilt button Home position button Refer to page 48 120 On the table On...

Page 44: ...y or moving it manually by some mistake may damage the Pan Tilt operation or change the registered Pan Tilt positions from actual ones Restart Network Camera when the latter case happens Do not touch the lens Touching it can remove the protective coating from the lens Fingerprints dust stains etc on the lens can also degrade the performance of the Automatic Focusing feature ...

Page 45: ...oom button increases or decreases the size of the object on the Single Camera screen Tele button zooms in and Wide button zooms out Zooming feature has 10 steps The magnifying capacity of the optical lens is 21x Note Zooming can be locked on Camera Setup window on page 84 Wide button Tele button ...

Page 46: ...ean the lens with lens cleaner Some objects are difficult to focus on by auto focusing In the objects shown below it may take a while to focus on or may not focus on them Press the AF button and put it into operation again When the objects are still out of focus adjust the focus using manual focusing or change the objects using Pan Tilt operation or Zooming features Manual focusing starts by press...

Page 47: ...pting of web browser when Near or Far button does not work in manual focusing Refer to page 124 The image may be out of focus if it is too near or depending on the zoom position Move the object off Network Camera or adjust the zoom position Minimum object distance Tele Wide 5 mm 0 2 inches 1 m 40 inches ...

Page 48: ...lock the Preset Home Positioning features Once preset buttons and home positioning button are registered in manual focusing they will be registered in manual focusing Pan Tilt Zoom keeps working in manual focusing after registering a preset or home positioning button in manual focusing Press AF button to switch it to automatic focusing Preset buttons and home positioning button register the follow...

Page 49: ... position button to register or modify After registering or modifying the home position button Success appears on the display Go to step 7 4 Enter the name of the preset button Max 15 characters Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105 Refer to displayable character set on page 106 5 Click Save Cancel returns to the Single Camera screen without saving 6 Registered preset button turns blue ...

Page 50: ...rs Cancel links to the Single Camera screen without deleting 2 Select the preset number to delete 3 Click Delete Cancel links to the Single Camera screen without deleting 4 Deleted preset button turns white Go back to step 2 to delete other preset buttons 5 Click Cancel when finished 2 3 1 4 5 ...

Page 51: ...Name Time window is saved and clicking Start Capture Operation bar of the Single Camera screen changes in the Image Transfer mode Start Capture and Viewer are displayed in the Non Transfer mode Primary and Secondary are displayed in the Alarm Timer mode Refer to page 72 about the Image Transfer feature Non Transfer mode Alarm Timer mode The image number date and time are displayed The example show...

Page 52: ...t button of the mouse Then select Save Picture As Enter a picture name and save Note The PC cannot save Motion JPEG and Play mode images of Buffered Image Start Capture Start Capture saves the individual images to the internal memory Network traffic PC performance image quality and image resolution influence Play mode time and the refresh interval of the image The resolution is the same as the cur...

Page 53: ... configure each Network Camera Notes On the Multi Camera screen the maximum image resolution is limited to 320 x 240 Motion JPEG stops on the Multi Camera screen if Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG is set up at a Network Camera When refresh interval is slow it can be improved by using an Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub or restricting the Max Bandwidth Usage on Network window...

Page 54: ...5 Viewing Images from Network Camera on TV You can view images from Network Camera on TV and to record them on videotapes Analog Video Output terminal ø3 5 Mini Plug 1Vp p 75 Video cable Customer provided To Video Input terminal Ω ...

Page 55: ...Address or URL Port No config html on the web browser and press Enter When port number is 80 default you do not need to enter port number Then Setup Page appears Example Accessing Setup Page using port number 80 default http 192 168 0 253 config html Accessing Setup Page using port number 81 http 192 168 0 253 81 config html Accessing Setup Page with Global IP address from outside network in Inter...

Page 56: ...Operating Instructions 56 Setup Page Note Firmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future support of Network Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Version number ...

Page 57: ...dow can be enabled Administrator should control Network Camera Refer to page 66 5 Security General User Sets general user ID and password General user is the registered user Refer to page 68 6 Top View Image Sets the initial language Title Image URL Link URL the image resolution image quality refresh interval and the Limit time of Continuous Motion and On the Air time Top View Image screen consist...

Page 58: ...n the default Refer to page 90 12 Status Displays general information of Network Camera Refer to page 91 13 Restart Restarts Network Camera retaining any settings you entered If any operational issues are changed try this option first Refer to page 92 14 Update Firmware Updates the program to operate Network Camera on the latest version of the system Refer to page 93 15 Reset to Factory Default In...

Page 59: ...sistance please call 1 800 272 7033 59 3 6 1 Go to Top Page Click Go to Top Page on Setup Page You can access the Single Camera and Multi Camera screen in Motion JPEG JPEG Regularly Refresh Click the language to change the display ...

Page 60: ...work Network window configures network parameters Restart Network Camera to make the parameters effective You can set disable Configuration window from the Setup CD ROM for the security by clearing the check 1 Click Network on Setup Page ...

Page 61: ...th a broadband router on the network each Network Camera must be assigned its own port number Refer to Port Forwarding feature on page 32 Many ISP s intentionally block port number 80 to guard against certain network viruses If your ISP blocks port number 80 substitute another unused port number Enter only the number 1 65535 Note Certain port numbers assigned on the network devices and the network...

Page 62: ... Follow the instructions of your ISP or administrator for the Host name Refer to unavailable character set 1 in page 105 for the Host name Connection Type Use Auto Negotiation normally When you cannot access Network Camera refer to page 120 Default Gateway a If you have the specified Default Gateway address from your ISP or administrator enter it in this data field Refer to page 105 for the IP add...

Page 63: ...to DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System service Check DDNS Enable enter Your E Mail Address and refer to an attached leaflet for DDNS service By enabling DDNS service viewnetcam com you can create a personalized web address for example bob viewnetcam com at which your camera s live video can always be found on the Internet The E Mail address you entered will be automatically informed to viewnetcam com ...

Page 64: ... and Date and Time Click Save when finished Click Cancel to quit the current settings The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters Instructions for the data fields Camera Name The Camera Name appears on the Single Camera screen Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105 Refer to displayable character set on page 106 Date and Time First click AM PM or 24H The display changes...

Page 65: ...Australia Time GMT 09 00 Japan Time GMT 09 30 Central Australia Time GMT 10 00 Eastern Australia Time GMT 10 30 Central Australia Daylight Time GMT 11 00 Eastern Australia Daylight Time Instructions for the data fields Date and Time Time stamp on the Buffered Image screen can be changed AM PM or 24H Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature Auto Adjustment N...

Page 66: ...ntication window for security It will prevent your unauthorized person from changing your Network Camera parameters Refer to page 67 for details about authentication security 1 Click Security Administrator on Setup Page 2 Enter each parameter in the proper data field Click Save when finished Click Cancel to leave the current settings unchanged The window returns to Setup Page without saving the pa...

Page 67: ...e general user Administrator Authentication for Setup Page ID Enter the administrator ID ID and Password are case sensitive Password Enter the administrator password The password should be difficult to guess and confidential Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105 Note Assign the ID and password to meet your specific security requirements To maximize its effectiveness keep the following c...

Page 68: ...dividual user names can be defined The various security levels are explained on page 67 1 Click Security General User on Setup Page 2 Enter each parameter in the proper data field Click Save when finished Click Cancel to lease the current settings unchanged The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters Restart to make Security General User window settings effective to all Motion J...

Page 69: ...nd click Delete or Modify 2 New User Enter the general user ID password and reenter the password to confirm The password should be difficult to guess and confidential Save registers the new user in the User ID List ID and Password are case sensitive Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105 Note Assign the ID and password to meet your specific security requirements To maximize its effective...

Page 70: ... the current settings The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters Restart to make Limit Time of Continuous Motion JPEG settings effective to all Motion JPEG viewers Instructions for the data fields Language Select the initial language from the list English US English UK French German Italian Spanish or Japanese The selected language is displayed as the initial language on Top Pa...

Page 71: ...tion 640 x 480 cannot set on the Multi Camera screen 320 x 240 default 160 x 120 Image Quality Favor Clarity Image is optimized for good clarity Standard Image quality is standard default Favor Motion Image is optimized for enhanced motion display Refresh Interval The refresh interval of JPEG Regularly Refresh can be selected Select the desired interval 10 seconds to 5 minutes Limit time of Contin...

Page 72: ...re customer provided The images can also be sent in the interval of time using the Timer mode Make sure Date and Time has been configured Refer to page 64 about Date and Time Note When you use FTP or e mail in transferring the image you need to set Default Gateway and DNS Server address Note The Alarm and Timer mode cannot be set at the same time Non Transfer Image Transfer feature is not in use A...

Page 73: ...apture Control can lock Start Capture on the operation bar to prevent the user from capturing the Buffered Image Click Clear Buffered images to clear the buffered image Clear Buffered images does not save the parameters 1 Click Image Transfer on Setup Page 2 Select the each parameter Click Save when finished Click Cancel to quit the current settings The window returns to Setup Page without saving ...

Page 74: ...alarm trigger the External Sensor Input of External I O must be connected with the external sensors devices The Alarm mode can send the e mail without transferring the image The Alarm mode uses the Network Camera internal clock Make sure Date and Time has been configured Refer to page 64 about Date and Time 1 Click Alarm on Image Transfer window c b a d e f ...

Page 75: ...only in 24 h time mode Alarm enable condition Select the Rising GND to Open High or Falling Open High to GND of External Sensor Input of the External I O c Secondary time is active trigger time except the primary time Alarm enable condition Select the Rising GND to Open High or Falling Open High to GND of External Sensor Input of the External I O d Sets the image resolution and image quality Image...

Page 76: ...2 Port number 1 65535 Login ID 2 and password 2 to access the FTP server and upload file name 2 including full path Time in 24 h mode is attached on the upload file name Login timing Every Time or One Time can be selected When selecting Every Time Network Camera repeats logging in and out with each transfer of one image When selecting One Time Network Camera stays logged in until the transfer of a...

Page 77: ... if you need POP authentication to send the e mail Ask your ISP or administrator Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol server It is not available with Internet accessed mail servers like Hotmail or other mail accounts accessed via web browser c Select No Message or Mail Mail Only the notification e mail is sent when the alarm trigger is active Refer to ...

Page 78: ...Operating Instructions 78 Setting Example b a c d e f ...

Page 79: ...dard d Enables the Pre alarm and Post alarm Image Buffering Network Camera will transfer Pre alarm 10 images by one image per minute and Post alarm 20 images by one image per second when detecting the alarm trigger e Setting of FTP server IP Address 192 168 0 20 Port No 21 Login ID Panasonic Password Login timing Every Time Upload File name NetworkCamera File name and time stamp is named to the fi...

Page 80: ...mage setting frequency setting and the transfer method on Image Transfer window Buffered Image can also be transferred via e mail or FTP The timer mode uses the Network Camera internal clock Make sure Date and Time has been configured Refer to page 64 about Date and Time 1 Click Timer on Image Transfer window b c d e a ...

Page 81: ...24 h time mode Note The first image is buffered or transferred at the start time The later images are buffered or transferred at the interval of the e Image Buffer Frequency Setting c Secondary time is active except the primary time The timer trigger interval in the secondary time can be set in e Image Buffer Frequency Setting d Sets the image resolution and image quality Image resolution 640 x 48...

Page 82: ...in Non Transfer setting FTP Enters the server address 1 or Host Name 2 Port number 1 65535 Login ID 2 and password 2 to access the FTP server and upload file name 2 including full path Time in 24 h mode is attached on the upload file name Login timing Every Time or One Time can be selected When selecting Every Time Network Camera repeats logging in and out with each transfer of one image When sele...

Page 83: ... Set POP3 server address or Host Name Login ID and Password if you need POP authentication to send the e mail Ask your ISP or administrator Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol server It is not available with the Internet accessed mail servers like Hotmail or others accessed via the web browser 1 Refer to IP addressing on page 105 2 Refer to unavailabl...

Page 84: ...Save when finished The lens moves to the home position you have registered Click Cancel to quit the current settings The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters Instructions for the data fields White Balance Auto default Auto White Balance Fixed Indoor Color Temperature 2800K Electric Bulb Fixed Fluorescent_1 Color Temperature 3600K Natural fluorescent light Fixed Fluorescent_2 ...

Page 85: ...l also disables Click to Center operation Locked appears on the operation bar on page 42 when clicking Preset Program Control Preset Program Control can be locked Program button disappears on the operation bar on page 42 Zoom Control Zoom Control can be locked Locked appears on the operation bar on page 42 when clicking Focus Control Focus Control can be locked Locked appears on the operation bar ...

Page 86: ... The data field refreshes to read the current value of the Pan range 5 Specify the each home position maximum value of the Pan range and each minimum home position maximum value of the Tilt range following the instruction shown in the step 4 Note The available minimum maximum values will be different depending on mounting on the table or mounting on the ceiling Minimum value must be lower than max...

Page 87: ...amera Name of Network Camera on the Multi Camera screen accesses the Single Camera screen to control the image First Network Camera is named on Name Time window on page 64 2nd to 4th Network Cameras are named on this Multi Camera window Notes When using the Multi Camera screen all additional Network Cameras must be defined on each Multi Camera window This will allow all Network Cameras to be seen ...

Page 88: ... but is available 3 Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105 and refer to displayable character set on page 106 Instructions for the data fields Enable check box The checked camera image can be seen on the Multi Camera screen IP Address or URL 1 or Host Name 2 Enter the desired IP address of Network Camera or Host Name and Port Number You do not need to enter port number 80 default Camera ...

Page 89: ...rk administrator should set up this setting Note Refer to page 103 for Interfacing to the External I O 1 Click External Output Control on Setup Page 2 Check Open means the External Device Control Output becomes high impedance open collector Check Short to GND means the External Device Control Output becomes low 0V 3 Click Save to send the signal Click Cancel to quit the current settings The window...

Page 90: ...otes Indicator can be controlled in case the administrator does not want to draw attention to Network Camera This may be desirable when used for security applications Refer to page 14 for the Indicator color indication 1 Click Indicator Control on Setup Page 2 Select the Indicator on off Click Save when finished Click Cancel to quit the current settings The window returns to Setup Page without sav...

Page 91: ...Operating Instructions For assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 91 3 6 12 Status Status window displays general information about Network Camera Note When some trouble occurs the information is useful ...

Page 92: ...start Restart window restarts Network Camera with the parameters saved Restarting is required when the network parameters are changed 1 Click Restart on Setup Page 2 Click Restart Now Click Cancel to quit The window returns to Setup Page ...

Page 93: ...pdate Firmware is stopped refer to page 123 Buffered Images are erased when performing Update Firmware 1 Download the proper firmware from the Network Camera Technical Support Site mentioned above 2 If Network Camera is accessible from the Internet temporarily disable access and connect Network Camera to the PC as the following figure This will eliminate any interruption during the Update Firmware...

Page 94: ...Operating Instructions 94 4 Click Update Firmware on Setup Page 5 Click Update Firmware Wait about one minute Note If you click Update Firmware operation cannot be canceled If canceled refer to page 123 ...

Page 95: ...Firmware file for Application or Camera including the path information and click Open 8 Make sure the desired firmware file name is selected correctly and click Update Firmware Restarting window is displayed and Network Camera restarts automatically Restart operation takes about one minute Confirm that the Update Firmware Version number is the latest number on Status window on Setup Page ...

Page 96: ... seconds Initializing takes about one minute Click Cancel to quit The window returns to Setup Page Notes Do not turn off the power during the Reset to Factory Default It may interrupt the Network Camera operation IP address and Subnet Mask should be set again after Resetting to Factory Default FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button can also reset Network Camera to the Factory Default Refer to page 109 Inter...

Page 97: ...Operating Instructions For assistance please call 1 800 272 7033 97 Section 4 Technical Guides ...

Page 98: ...omer servicing Note Mounting and cabling instructions described in this Operating Instructions follow generally accepted guidelines suitable for residential installations In some areas commercial and industrial installations are regulated by local or state ordinances For such installations contact your local building department or building inspector for more details 4 1 1 Mounting on the Table Mou...

Page 99: ...e for a cable in the ceiling Select either one of the two Wiring through a hole made in the ceiling 1 Fix the Ceiling Plate B on the ceiling with Screws B Fix the Ceiling Plate B more than 100 mm 4 inches off the wall or other obstacles from its center Make sure Network Camera is firmly mounted on a beam of wood etc When there is no beam apply a board on the other side of the ceiling to make sure ...

Page 100: ...mly fixed 4 Fix the Ceiling Plate A to the Ceiling Plate B and fix them firmly with Screws A Note Install Network Camera so that the connecting part comes to the front Hole for a cable 25 mm 1 inch 65 mm 2 5 inches Fit the four rubbers in place Fit the two dents in place Fit the hooks to the holes and move in the counterclockwise direction Screws A 2 pcs Four Tabs Fix firmly with Screws A ...

Page 101: ...le etc 6 Move the Ceiling Mounting Cover in the clockwise direction until the l of it fits to the of the main unit When removing the Ceiling Mounting Cover move it in the counterclockwise direction Adjust both l and let down the main unit Wiring without making a hole for a cable in the ceiling Follow the steps 1 3 4 5 and 6 Making a hole is not necessary Remove the tab of Ceiling Mounting Cover an...

Page 102: ... the Ceiling Plate B to the mounting position and put marks 2 Make holes at the marks and put plastic plugs customer provided into them Note Mortar wall is easy to come off in drilling 3 Mount Network Camera Soft hammer Drill for concrete in case of tile use a drill for tile Plastic plug ...

Page 103: ...and security products Electrically they must be able to provide a momentary contact closure Explanation of External I O Pin Function 1 GND 2 DC Power Output Terminal 10 5 13 5 V DC Maximum of 100 mA load drive is possible 3 External Sensor Input External Sensor Input receives the signal produced by the alarm sensors e g door sensor infrared ray sensor Those signals can activate Image Transfer in t...

Page 104: ...CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL I O THAT EXCEEDS ITS ELECTRICAL CAPABILITY THE LOW VOLTAGE CURRENT CIRCUITS AND HIGH VOLTAGE CURRENT CIRCUITS ARE IN THE NETWORK CAMERA CIRCUIT THE QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD DO THE WIRING NOT BY YOURSELF INCORRECT WIRING COULD DAMAGE NETWORK CAMERA YOU COULD RECEIVE THE FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK External I O Input Output are independent Output terminal is controlled only by...

Page 105: ...ss consists of one to four numbers 0 255 By far most common form is four decimal numbers e g 192 168 0 253 0 0 0 0 and 255 255 255 255 are not available Unavailable character set 1 Space and are not available Unavailable character set 2 Space and are not available Character set is like text text text space 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ASCII Character Table A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ...

Page 106: ...r set for Japanese Network Camera screen may display the unreadable characters if the operating system or the entered character set is different from the language selected on Top View Image Setting window ª µ º ISO 8859 1 Character Table À Á Â Ã Ä Å Æ Ç È É Ê Ë Ì Í Î Ï Ð Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ø Ù Ú Û Ü Ý Þ ß à á â ã ä å æ ç è é ê ë ì í î ï ð ñ ò ó ô õ ö ø ù ú û ü ý þ ÿ ...

Page 107: ...nded when cleaning Lens When the power is on do not manually revolve the Pan Tilt Revolving it forcedly or moving it manually by some mistake may damage the Pan Tilt operation or change the registered Pan Tilt positions from actual ones Restart Network Camera when the latter case happens Do not touch the lens Touching it can remove the protective coating from the lens Fingerprints dust stains etc ...

Page 108: ...Operating Instructions 108 Section 5 Specifications and Troubleshooting ...

Page 109: ...utton initializes all the parameters except Date and Time setting With power on press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for about one second Indicator changes such as Orange blinking twice Turning off about 15 seconds Initializing takes about one minute Pan Tilt motors will set to the home position Note When pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button all buffered images are cleared FACTORY DEFAULT R...

Page 110: ...e and Time Year Month Day Hour Minute No changing 3 Auto Adjustment No check 3 NTP Server Address or Host Name Blank 1 or 3 1 to 255 Characters Time Zone GMT 05 00 1 Authentication Enable None Security Administrator 2 ID Blank Required when setting Authentication Required when setting Authentication Required when setting Authentication 3 4 to 15 Characters Password Blank 3 4 to 15 Characters Retyp...

Page 111: ...Interval 30 s 10 15 20 25 30 45 s 1 2 3 5 min 3 Single Camera Image Resolution 4 Multi Camera Image Resolution 6 Image Transfer 1 Trigger Setting Non transfer 1 Non transfer Enable Always 1 Alarm Start time 00 00 00 Stop time 23 59 59 Day of the week setting All checked Alarm enable condition Rising 2 Secondary Time No check Alarm enable condition Rising 320 x 240 160 x 120 320 x 240 640 x 480 2 I...

Page 112: ...g POP authentication POP3 Server Address or Host Name Blank 1 or 3 1 to 255 Characters Login ID Blank 3 0 to 63 Characters Password Blank 3 0 to 63 Characters Required when using POP authentication 1 or 3 1 to 255 Characters Required when using POP authentication Required when using POP authentication POP3 Server Address or Host Name Blank 1 or 3 1 to 255 Characters Login ID Blank 3 0 to 63 Charac...

Page 113: ...ers Port No Usually Use 21 21 Login ID Blank 3 0 to 63 Characters Password Blank 3 0 to 63 Characters Every Time One Time Upload File Name Blank Required when using FTP 3 1 to 234 Characters Over write setting Over Write to Fixed Upload File Name Mail Not selected SMTP Server Address or Host Name Blank Required when using Mail 1 or 3 1 to 255 Characters Required when using Mail Required when using...

Page 114: ... current Maximum 0 degree 120 0 degree current Tilt Range On the ceiling Not selected Minimum 0 degree 0 90 degree current Home Position 90 degree 0 90 degree current Maximum 90 degree 0 90 degree current No check IP Address or Host Name Blank 1 or 5 1 to 255 Characters 1 2nd Network Camera Required when using Multi Camera Required when using Multi Camera Required when using Multi Camera Required ...

Page 115: ...as 192 168 0 253 Cannot use 0 0 0 0 and 255 255 255 255 2 Only is unavailable in the ASCII characters 3 Space and are not available in the ASCII characters 4 Space and are not available in the ASCII characters and the character set is like text text text 5 Space and are not available in the ASCII characters 6 and are not available in the ASCII characters 7 ISO 8859 1 character set for West Europea...

Page 116: ... steps Zoom 21x Optical Zoom 10 steps Minimum Object Distance Wide 5 mm 0 2 inches Tele 1 m 40 inches Caliber Ratio F No F1 6 3 6 Horizontal Viewing Angle Tele 2 6 Wide 51 Exposure Auto Item Description Video Compression JPEG 3 Levels Video Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 default 160 x 120 Buffered Image 1 About 560 frames 320 x 240 with time display Magnification 100 or 150 Frame rate 2 Max 10 fra...

Page 117: ...ite Dimension HWD 140 mm 5 51 inches x 123 mm 4 47 inches x 123 mm 4 47 inches Weight 645 1 42 lb Only the unit Power Supply AC adaptor Input 120 V AC Output 12 V DC Consumption 12 W Condition Operation temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Humidity 20 to 80 No Condensation Setting Angle Available between 15 based on level line for mounting both on the...

Page 118: ...g Instructions 118 4 Scan lines may deviate when viewing moving objects with resolution at 640 x 480 because of the interlace type CCD Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution ...

Page 119: ...ss of the PC can be assigned on TCP IP Properties window to access through the steps in the TCP IP Properties Table on page 127 Confirm that the Network Configuration from setup program is enabled on Network window on page 60 When you set up Network Camera in Type 3 connect temporarily Network Camera in Type 1 Type 2 or Type 4 Antivirus software on the PC may interfere with the setup program Disab...

Page 120: ...k window When the connection type of the connected Ethernet hub or Ethernet jack of the PC is manually set at Full Duplex set the connection type of Network Camera manually at Full Duplex Connection may not be realized depending on the combination of transmission speed 10M 100M of ports and connection type Full Duplex Half Duplex Follow the table below on the combination of transmission speed of p...

Page 121: ...ing the Setup CD ROM Network Camera List window on page 29 can tell you the IP address of Network Camera When forgetting the password to access Setup Page Follow the steps below 1 Initialize Network Camera by pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button 2 Reconfigure Network Camera Indicator does not light up Confirm that the standard AC adaptor PSLP1242 Order No PSLP1242Z is used Confirm that the In...

Page 122: ...oes not work properly ask your ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server Passive Mode or Active Mode is available Select One Time for Login Timing when transferring images by FTP in short duration time Timer mode transfers older images Short interval of Image Buffer Frequency makes Network Camera transfer the older images Set the interval long enough to transfer the im...

Page 123: ... page 93 for the Update Firmware About Network Camera Setup Problem Cause and Remedy No Top Page Update Firmware window Yes Turn on Network Camera and the PC Enter the IP address on the web browser to access Network Camera Top Page or Update Firmware window Is the Version wished number Access Setup Page and click Status Status window appears Check the Firmware Version Number Perform Update Firmwar...

Page 124: ...oxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera set up not to use the proxy server Refer to page 26 for details Pan Tilt Zoom and Focus do not work including Click to Center and Preset Positioning Click Refresh on the web browser when the communication stops with Network Camera The image will refresh Other clients may be operating Pan Tilt Pan Tilt operation has reached the e...

Page 125: ...or press the AF button The image may be out of focus if the object is too near or depending on the zoom position Move the object off Network Camera or adjust the zoom position Some objects are difficult to focus on by AF button Press the AF button and put it into operation again When the objects are still out of focus adjust the focus using manual focusing or change the objects using Pan Tilt oper...

Page 126: ...t 640 x 480 because of the interlace type CCD Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution Suddenly image changes to JPEG Regularly Refresh The duration time to display Motion JPEG is limited on Top View Image Setting window on page 70 Only half of the image is displayed If using Internet Explorer 4 0 use Internet Explorer 5 0 or later The unreadable characters are d...

Page 127: ...ties window Note When using Windows NT Windows 2000 and Windows XP log on as an administrator to access TCP IP Properties window TCP IP Properties Table Operating System Steps Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Start Settings Control Panel Network Select TCP IP with adaptor in use Properties Specify an IP address Windows NT Start Settings Control Panel Network Protocols tab TCP IP Protocol Propertie...

Page 128: ...TCP IP properties Set up the unique IP address which does not overlap other IP addresses on the network Overlapped IP addresses on the network cause the disorder of the network 6 Start up the web browser Enter http 192 168 0 253 in the address field and press Enter If Top Page appears Network Camera has no defect Note The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera Refe...

Page 129: ... or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Environment Do not install Network Camera where the temperature is less than 0 C 32 F or greater than 40 C 104 F Allow 10 cm 4 inches c...

Page 130: ...Operating Instructions 130 ...

Page 131: ...Operating Instructions 131 Index ...

Page 132: ...ation Pro tocol 62 DNS server address 22 E E mail 77 79 83 Ethernet 10 Ethernet port 15 20 Ethernet switching hub 18 External Device Control Output 89 103 External I O 15 103 External Output Control 89 External sensor 103 External Sensor Input 103 F FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button 15 109 FCC and Other Information 129 File size of the image 63 Focus 46 Focus Control 85 FTP File Transfer Protocol 76 79...

Page 133: ...rt No 22 61 Power Line Frequency 85 Power Supply 117 PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet 19 Preset Button 48 50 Preset Positioning 48 85 Primary time 75 79 81 Private IP address 25 R Resolution 42 71 Restart 92 RJ 45 connector 117 S Screws 12 98 Secondary time 75 81 Security 11 36 66 68 Serial Number 15 Setup CD ROM 12 13 Setup Page 55 Single Camera 40 Static 22 62 Status 91 Subnet Mask 22...

Page 134: ...e locations do not repair consumer products When you ship the product 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 After the limited warranty please contact our Continu...

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