Page 1: Network Camera
Network Camera Operating Instructions KX-HCM280 Model No. Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference. Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico...
Page 2 Operating Instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Network Camera. Check the following items when unpacking. Network Camera Operating Instructions Getting Started AC Adaptor AC Cord Ceiling Mounting Cover Ceiling Plate A Ceiling Plate B Setup CD-ROM Screws A...
Page 3 Trademarks • Netscape and Netscape Navigator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. • Adobe and Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. •...
Page 4 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Read and understand all instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. After taking away the dust on the lens, wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1 Product Introduction... 7 1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera ... 8 1.1.1 Main Features... 8 1.1.2 System Requirements ... 10 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature ... 11 1.2 Included Accessories... 12 1.3 Camera Feature Locations ... 14 1.3.1 Front View...
Page 6 Operating Instructions 3.6.1 Go to Top Page...59 3.6.2 Network ...60 3.6.3 Name/Time...64 3.6.4 Security: Administrator ...66 3.6.5 Security: General User ...68 3.6.6 Top View Image ...70 3.6.7 Image Transfer...72 3.6.8 Camera Setup ...84 3.6.9 Multi-Camera...87 3.6.10 External Output Control...89 3.6.11 Indicator Control ...90 3.6.12 Status ...91 3.6.13 Restart...92 3.6.14 Update Firmware...93...
Page 7: Product Introduction
Operating Instructions Section 1 Product Introduction [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
Page 8: Getting To Know Network Camera
Operating Instructions 1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera 1.1.1 Main Features Easy installation Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun program should start the application automatically. This program automatically finds Network Camera on the network. High-Speed Motion JPEG Network Camera employs a 380,000 pixel CCD image sensor, and has an integrated web server.
Page 9 Multi-Client Access Network Camera allows up to 30 users to view Motion JPEG image simultaneously. Users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/ Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Note that as the number of users simultaneously connected to Network Camera increases, the overall motion performance will decrease.
Page 10: System Requirements
(Not included on the Setup CD-ROM). Network Camera image is not displayed correctly in the Netscape Use Netscape Navigator v4.7x. Refer to Panasonic Network Camera Site http://www.panasonic.com/netcam for the latest information on the web browser. Note Pentium II 300 MHz or greater CPU is recommended to prevent performance ®...
Page 11: Authentication-System Security Feature
Operating Instructions 1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature Authentication window requires you to enter the administrator/general 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.
Page 12: Included Accessories
Operating Instructions 1.2 Included Accessories The following items are provided with Network Camera. Additional pieces can be ordered by calling 1-800-332-5368. AC Adaptor—1 pc. Order No. PSLP1242Z Ceiling Mounting Cover—1 pc. Order No. PSKL1023Z Ceiling Plate B—1 pc. Order No. PSMD1045Z Screws A—2 pcs.
Page 13 Setup CD-ROM The setup program simplifies Network Camera installation. Adobe Reader 4.05 or later enables you to see the Operating Instructions on the Setup CD-ROM. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed on the PC, double-click "ar405eng.exe". Refer to "ReadmeEng.txt" for the directory and file structure of the Setup CD-ROM.
Page 14: Camera Feature Locations
Operating Instructions 1.3 Camera Feature Locations 1.3.1 Front View Indicator Indicator can be controlled on Indicator Control window on page 90. Color indications are shown below. Not on the LAN Power On the LAN Normal Operation Using Getting IP address DHCP Finish getting IP address Updating Firmware...
Page 15: Rear View
1.3.2 Rear View Ethernet port (10/100 Base-TX) (Refer to page 20.) Analog Video Output terminal (VIDEO OUT) (Refer to page 54.) 1.3.3 Bottom View FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button (Refer to page 109.) Hole for Ceiling Plate A (Refer to page 100.) [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions External I/O...
Page 16: Network Camera Setup
Operating Instructions Section 2 Network Camera Setup...
Page 17: Installation Procedure
Operating Instructions 2.1 Installation Procedure Select the Network Camera configuration type. (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 18: Network Camera Configuration Type
Operating Instructions 2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type Network Camera can be connected over the LAN/Intranet and the Internet. Select from the four Network Camera configuration types. Network parameters differ depending on the Network Camera configuration type. [Type 1]—LAN/Intranet Connection with an Ethernet Switching Hub Network Camera can be installed on the LAN/Intranet.
Page 19 [Type 3]—Internet Direct Connection with a Modem Network Camera can be installed alone without PC on the network. When you set up Network Camera in [Type 3], connect Network Camera temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4]. Internet Note Some xDSL services use PPPoE.
Page 20: How To Turn On Network Camera For Installation
AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, so ensure that the power outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible. • Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1242 (Order No. PSLP1242Z). • When you set up Network Camera in [Type 3], connect it temporarily in [Type 1], [Type 2] or [Type 4].
Page 21: Network Parameters
2.4 Network Parameters 2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for Network Camera Before starting to set up the network parameters of Network Camera, make note of corresponding network parameters. [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.
Page 22 Operating Instructions Network Parameters Table Parameters [Type 1] 80 (default) Port No. IP address Check [Static], and set the static private IP address. Subnet Set the Subnet Mask fitted to your network. Mask Set Default Default Gateway Gateway address. Set DNS server address. Server 1, 2 DDNS You do not...
Page 23 How to refer the network parameters from the PC If you cannot get the network parameters, you can refer to the network parameters except for IP address from the PC on the same network in the following procedure. • When using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me Click [Start] –>...
Page 24: Setting Ip Address Of The Pc In [Type 4] Configuration Type
Operating Instructions 2.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type Your PC needs to have a static private IP address to access Network Camera in [Type 4] configuration. Follow the steps below, appropriate for your operating system to open TCP/IP Properties window on the PC.
Page 25 TCP IP Properties window appears. Set "192.168.0.250" in the IP address data field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask data field. Click [OK]. Private IP address Private IP address is the 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.
Page 26: Proxy Server Setting
Operating Instructions 2.5 Proxy Server Setting A proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network Camera in some corporate environments. The web browser can set up the IP address communication without using a proxy server. Consult your ISP or network administrator.
Page 27 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. Click [OK] on all of the opening windows. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...
Page 28: Simple Installation Using The Setup Cd-Rom
Operating Instructions 2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM After finishing cabling, turn on Network Camera and insert 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. Turn on Network Camera.
Page 29 Click [Network Configuration]. Network Camera List window appears. Setup program finds all Network Cameras connected on your local network. It lists all of MAC addresses and IP addresses of Network Cameras. Network Cameras that are isolated by the use of a home gateway or broadband router will not be detected.
Page 30 Operating Instructions Select your target Network Camera from the list as shown in example (A) on Network Camera List window on page 29 and click [Select]. Configuration window appears. Refer to page 21 and page 22 and enter the correct network parameters.
Page 31 Click [OK]. Refer to page 60 for Setup Page (Network window). Click [Top Page]. Top Page appears. Click the language to change the display. Refer to page 37 for Top Page. Notes • When viewing images for the first time in the Internet Explorer, a pop-up Security Warning window may appear.
Page 32: Network Camera Access From The Internet
Operating Instructions 2.7 Network Camera Access from the Internet [Type 2] and [Type 3] of the Network Camera configuration type allow Network Camera to be accessed from the Internet. Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) feature Set up the Port Forwarding feature to the broadband router if the [Type 2]— Internet Connection with the Broadband Router on page 18 is configured.
Page 33 Operating Instructions Top Page Click the language to change the display. Refer to page 37 for Top Page. Note When viewing images for the first 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.
Page 34 Operating Instructions...
Page 35: Network Camera Screen And Setup Window
Operating Instructions Section 3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
Page 36: Network Camera Flow Chart
Operating Instructions 3.1 Network Camera Flow Chart Top Page enables you to access Top View Image screen (Single Camera/Multi- Camera screen). Authentication window can set password for the link at (A). Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port No." on the web browser. When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port number.
Page 37: Top Page
3.2 Top Page Top Page allows you to select the Single/Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG or JPEG - Regularly Refresh. Motion JPEG enables you to view the image like a motion video, and JPEG - Regularly Refresh can be set the refresh interval. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL):Port No."...
Page 38 Operating Instructions Notes • If a port number is specified in the IP address, "http://" must precede the IP address, otherwise the port number will not be recognized. • When viewing images for the first time in the Internet Explorer, a pop- up Security Warning window may appear.
Page 39 ActiveX Controls When viewing images for the first 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. Allow the file to be installed. It is required and will not cause any problems with other applications on the PC.
Page 40: Single Camera Screen
Operating Instructions 3.3 Single Camera Screen Single Camera can move the lens by the Pan/Tilt operation, Preset Positioning and Click to Center. Single Camera screen can be set eight preset positions. Zoom and Focus Buttons provide you with detailed and distinct images. [Viewer] links to the Buffered Image screen.
Page 41 Click to Center When you click the certain point on the Single Camera screen, the point is centered on the image. Put the cursor on the point which should be centered and click it. The clicked point is centered. Notes •...
Page 42: Using Operation Bar
Operating Instructions 3.3.1 Using Operation Bar Operation bar controls the general use of Network Camera. The following sections describe the general way of using it. (10) (10) Buffered Image: [Start Capture] starts buffering the (11) (11) Link Buttons: Each buttons link to Multi-Camera screen, End Display: When Pan/Tilt operation has reached the end, Left End, Right End, Up End or Down End appears.
Page 43: Using Pan/Tilt Operation
3.3.2 Using Pan/Tilt Operation Pan/Tilt scan buttons automatically move the lens horizontally from -175° to +175° and vertically from -120° to 0° in mounting on the table and from 0° to 90° in mounting on the ceiling, and the lens returns to the current position. Use Click to Center feature to stop scanning.
Page 44 Operating Instructions Notes • Pan/Tilt Range can be selected on Camera Setup window on page 84. • 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.
Page 45: Zooming In And Out
Operating Instructions 3.3.3 Zooming in and out Zoom 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. Wide button Tele button Note...
Page 46: Automatic And Manual Focusing
Operating Instructions 3.3.4 Automatic and Manual Focusing Focus button adjusts the focus. Network Camera has Automatic and Manual Focusing features. AF (Automatic Focus) button automatically allows the lens to focus on objects. Manual focusing starts by pressing Near or Far button. Near button enables the lens to shorten the focal distance, and Far button lengthens it, manually.
Page 47 Notes • Check [Enable] for Active scripting 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.
Page 48: Setting Preset Positioning And Home Positioning
Operating Instructions 3.3.5 Setting Preset Positioning and Home Positioning Preset Positioning and Home Positioning allow you to fix the lens on a specific point. Lens moves to the preset/home position when clicking each registered button. Blue/White buttons mean Registered/Not registered. Camera Setup window on page 84 can lock the Preset/Home Positioning features.
Page 49 Registering or modifying the preset buttons or home position button 1) Click [Program]. Red cancel button appears. • [Cancel] returns to the Single Camera screen. 2) Move the lens to a desired position using Pan/Tilt operation. 3) Select the preset number or home position button to register or modify.
Page 50 Operating Instructions Deleting the preset buttons 1) Click [Program]. Red cancel button appears. • [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.
Page 51: Viewing Buffered Image Screen
3.3.6 Viewing Buffered Image Screen Buffered Image screen can be viewed by clicking [Viewer] on the operation bar. Buffered Image is saved in the internal memory of Network Camera by clicking [Start Capture]. Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer on page 72 can also buffer the image.
Page 52 Operating Instructions [Start Capture] : [Start Capture] saves the individual images to the [Viewer] [Primary] [Secondary] Notes • The refresh interval becomes longer as more clients access Network Camera. • The image resolution, image quality and object situation affect the number of frames in the Buffered Image.
Page 53: Multi-Camera Screen
Max. Bandwidth Usage on Network window on page 60. Refer to page 126 for other solutions. • Multi-Camera screen can also display the images of Panasonic Network Cameras (KX-HCM series). [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Operating Instructions...
Page 54: Viewing Images From Network Camera On Tv
Operating Instructions 3.5 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 ) Ω Video cable (Customer provided) To Video Input terminal...
Page 55: Setup Page
3.6 Setup Page Setup Page controls all features of Network Camera. Authentication window protects the Network Camera security. It enables only administrator to access Setup Page by entering ID and Password. Enter "http://IP Address (or URL) :Port No./config.html" on the web browser and press [Enter].
Page 56 Operating Instructions Setup Page (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Note Firmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future support of Network Camera. Version number...
Page 57 Item (1) Go to Top Page (2) Network (3) Name/Time (4) Security: Administrator (5) Security: General User (6) Top View Image (7) Image Transfer (8) Camera Setup [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] Description Links to Top Page. You can access Single/Multi- Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly Refresh.
Page 58 Operating Instructions Item (9) Multi-Camera (10) External Output Control (11) Indicator Control Sets Indicator operation. Indicator will be turned on (12) Status (13) Restart (14) Update Firmware Updates the program to operate Network Camera (15) Reset to Factory Default (16) Help Description The Multi-Camera screen needs to set up these parameters.
Page 59: Go To Top Page
Operating Instructions 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. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
Page 60: Network
Operating Instructions 3.6.2 Network 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. Click [Network] on Setup Page.
Page 61 Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finished. • Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters. Click [Restart Now!] to restart to make the changed parameters effective. Port No.
Page 62 Operating Instructions Static • IP Address • Subnet Mask DHCP • Host Name Connection Type Default Gateway* DNS Server* Instructions for the data fields • Check [Static] when having specified IP address assigned to Network Camera from your ISP or administrator.
Page 63 DDNS • • Your E-mail Address • Personal (Camera) URL • • Your Account Link • Max. Bandwidth • Usage • • If you automatically get the address from DHCP server, you do not need to set File size of the image The internal memory, image resolution, image quality and object situation determine the maximum number of frames.
Page 64: Name/Time
Operating Instructions 3.6.3 Name/Time Name/Time window is used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date and Time entered on Name/Time window are used for the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature and on the Buffered Image screen. NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of Network Camera.
Page 65 Instructions for the data fields Date and • Time stamp on the Buffered Image screen can be Time changed [AM/PM] or [24H]. • Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer feature. Auto NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronizes the Adjustment Network Camera internal clock.
Page 66: Security: Administrator
Operating Instructions 3.6.4 Security: Administrator Security: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude access to the selected Network Camera. Individual levels of access can be defined for multiple users. Notes • If Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, use authentication window for security.
Page 67 Instructions for the data fields Authentication Authentication window can be set in the three patterns. Enable None: No authentication window appears. Anyone can access all screens (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) and pages (Top Page and Setup Page). Administrator only: Authentication window appears when accessing Setup Page.
Page 68: Security: General User
Operating Instructions 3.6.5 Security: General User Security: General User window allows the administrator to create the general user ID and password for the security level defined as general user. Up to 30 individual user names can be defined. The various security levels are explained on page 67.
Page 69 Instructions for the data fields General User The General User can be up to 30. Each of them can Authentication have their own ID and password. (1) User ID List • • (2) New User Enter the general user ID, password and reenter the password to confirm.
Page 70: Top View Image
Operating Instructions 3.6.6 Top View Image Top View Image Setting window can change settings for Top Page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen such as the initial language, the image resolution, image quality, refresh interval as the initial setting, Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG and On the Air time.
Page 71 Top Page • Top Page title can be changed. Enter the new title. • • • Network Camera picture on Top Page can be changed. Enter the URL (http://) to display the picture on the specified web site. • • Network Camera picture on Top Page can be set the link to the specified web site.
Page 72: Image Transfer
Operating Instructions 3.6.7 Image Transfer Image Transfer window can set the Image Transfer feature. Network Camera can buffer images and send the images via e-mail or FTP. The request to send the image is initiated by a contact closure from the external sensors/devices connected to the External I/O using the Alarm mode.
Page 73 Non Transfer mode Non Transfer mode enables [Start Capture] on the operation bar to buffer the image on the Single Camera screen. Refer to page 51. Capture Control can lock [Start Capture] on the operation bar to prevent the user from capturing the Buffered Image.
Page 74 Operating Instructions Transfer in the Alarm Mode The Alarm mode can transfer an image via e-mail or FTP when the alarm trigger is active. To activate the 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.
Page 75 Instructions for the data fields External Sensor Input of External I/O activates the alarm trigger. Refer to page 103. Active Time of Trigger The active trigger time can be set in the primary time and the secondary time. The secondary time is the supplement of the primary time.
Page 76 Operating Instructions Selects Transfer Method. Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full. Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full. FTP: Enters the server address* 65535), Login ID* upload file name*...
Page 77 Selects [Over Write...] to overwrite the transferred image or [Add time...] to save each transferred image. Data transfer method: Use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, ask your ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server.
Page 78 Operating Instructions Setting Example...
Page 79 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 file.
Page 80 Operating Instructions Transfer in the Timer Mode The timer mode can be activated by entering the active time, the image 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.
Page 81 Instructions for the data fields Buffers or transfers by the timer trigger. Active Time of Trigger Always: always activates the timer trigger. The timer trigger interval can be set in e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting. Operational between: Sets the start and stop time of the primary time. The day of the week can be set by checking.
Page 82 Operating Instructions Selects Transfer Method. Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full. Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal memory is full. [Primary] or [Secondary] on the operation bar can be displayed to view the Buffered Image screen in Non Transfer setting.
Page 83 Over write setting: Selects [Over Write...] to overwrite the transferred image or [Add time...] to save each transferred image. Data transfer method: Use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, ask your ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server.
Page 84: Camera Setup
Operating Instructions 3.6.8 Camera Setup Camera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset, Preset Program, Zoom and Focus features. You can also select the Pan Range and Tilt Range. Click [Camera Setup] on Setup Page. Select the each parameter in the proper data field.
Page 85 White Balance Notes • • Power Line It can select Flicker Correction by power line frequency. Frequency • 60 Hz (default) Select 60 Hz in the United States. Brightness Brightness Control can be locked. Control Locked appears on the operation bar on page 42 when clicking. Pan/Tilt/ Pan/Tilt/Preset Control can be locked.
Page 86 Operating Instructions Specifying the Pan/Tilt range Start up the web browser and access the Single Camera screen. Start up another web browser and access Camera Setup window. Align the Single Camera screen and Camera Setup window from side to side. Adjust the Pan operation on the Single Camera screen and select [Current] in the minimum value data field of the Pan range on Camera Setup window.
Page 87: Multi-Camera
3.6.9 Multi-Camera Multi-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera Name and IP address of each Network Camera must be entered to view the Multi- Camera screen. Registering IP addresses of the other Network Camera enables you to view on the Multi-Camera screen. Clicking Camera Name of Network Camera on the Multi-Camera screen accesses the Single Camera screen to control the image.
Page 88 Operating Instructions Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finished. • Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters. Enable check box IP Address (or URL)* or Host Name* Camera Name* Refer to IP addressing on page 105.
Page 89: External Output Control
3.6.10 External Output Control External Output Control window enables the External Device Control Output signal to activate the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) The network administrator should set up this setting. Note Refer to page 103 for Interfacing to the External I/O. Click [External Output Control] on Setup Page.
Page 90: Indicator Control
Operating Instructions 3.6.11 Indicator Control Indicator Control window allows you to select Indicator operation. Indicator operation has three patterns. • Always on • Turns on when accessing Network Camera • Always off Notes • Indicator can be controlled in case the administrator does not want to draw attention to Network Camera.
Page 91: Status
Operating Instructions 3.6.12 Status Status window displays general information about Network Camera. Note When some trouble occurs, the information is useful. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
Page 92: Restart
Operating Instructions 3.6.13 Restart Restart window restarts Network Camera with the parameters saved. Restarting is required when the network parameters are changed. Click [Restart] on Setup Page. Click [Restart Now!]. • Click [Cancel] to quit. The window returns to Setup Page.
Page 93: Update Firmware
10. In those cases, Update Firmware would be available from the Network Camera Technical Support Site at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/en/. Check the current firmware version on Setup Page on page 56.
Page 94 Operating Instructions Click [Update Firmware] on Setup Page. 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 Click [Browse...] to select the firmware from the file selector. • A dialog box appears to choose the file. Select a desired Firmware file for Application or Camera (including the path information) and click [Open]. Make sure the desired firmware file name is selected correctly, and click [Update Firmware].
Page 96: Reset To Factory Default
Operating Instructions 3.6.15 Reset to Factory Default Reset to Factory Default window initializes all the parameters including the ID, Password, IP address and Subnet Mask except Date and Time setting to the factory default. Reconfirm the settings before doing the Reset to Factory Default operation.
Page 97: Technical Guides
Operating Instructions Section 4 Technical Guides [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
Page 98: Mounting
Operating Instructions 4.1 Mounting Two ways of mounting are shown in the following figures. MAC Address and Serial Number are indicated on the bottom label of the main unit of Network Camera. 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 servicing.
Page 99: Mounting On The Ceiling
4.1.2 Mounting on the Ceiling Mount Network Camera at an even place where vibrations etc. are few. Set the Tilt range to [On the ceiling] on Camera Setup window on page 84. Two ways of wiring can be considered; wiring through a hole made in the ceiling or wiring without making a hole for a cable in the ceiling.
Page 100 Operating Instructions Make a hole for a cable. 65 mm (2.5 inches) Fix the rubbers and dents of Network Camera to the Ceiling Plate A and fix them firmly. • Make sure Network Camera, using coins etc., is firmly fixed. Fit the four rubbers in place.
Page 101 Connect the cable and fix the Ceiling Mounting Cover. Adjust the "l" of the main unit to the "l" of the Ceiling Mounting Cover. • Be careful not to nip the cable etc. Move the Ceiling Mounting Cover in the clockwise direction until the "l" of it fits to the "•"...
Page 102 Operating Instructions A Ceiling Mounting example (Making holes on mortar wall) Fit the Ceiling Plate B to the mounting position and put marks. Make holes at the marks and put plastic plugs (customer provided) into them. Drill for concrete (in case of tile, use a drill for tile) Note Mortar wall is easy to come off in drilling.
Page 103: Interfacing To The External I/O
4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O The Alarm mode in the Image Transfer feature requires the external sensors/ devices to be connected to the External Sensor Input of the External I/O. Certain features of this Network Camera can be activated by an external sensor that senses physical changes in the area Network Camera is monitoring.
Page 104 Operating Instructions Circuit Diagram Example Network Camera 10.5 13.5 CAUTION • THE EXTERNAL I/O IS NOT CAPABLE OF CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO DEVICES THAT REQUIRE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CURRENT. IN SOME CASES, A CUSTOM INTERFACE CIRCUIT (CUSTOMER PROVIDED) MAY HAVE TO BE USED. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO NETWORK CAMERA MAY RESULT IF A DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE EXTERNAL I/O THAT EXCEEDS ITS ELECTRICAL CAPABILITY.
Page 105: Ascii And Iso-8859-1 Character Table
4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table The characters of the ASCII character table are available for use in the various setup windows. IP addressing (Assignment of the IP address) Address consists of one to four numbers (0—255). By far most common form is four decimal numbers, (e.g., 192.168.0.253).
Page 106 Operating Instructions Displayable character set Network Camera can display ISO-8859-1 character set for West European languages and the Shift-JIS character 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.
Page 107: Maintenance
4.4 Maintenance To keep Network Camera functioning in good condition, maintenance plays an important part. Keep maintenance when using Network Camera. After removing dust from the lens with an air blower, wipe the lens with lens cleaning paper. Turning off the power is recommended when cleaning. Lens •...
Page 108: Specifications And Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions Section 5 Specifications and Troubleshooting...
Page 109: Network Camera Reset Procedure-Default Settings
5.1 Network Camera Reset Procedure—Default Settings If the user forgets settings or passwords, Network Camera can be easily reset to the default settings. The FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button initializes all the parameters except Date and Time setting. With power on, press the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button for about one second.
Page 110: Default Settings List
Operating Instructions 5.2 Default Settings List...
Page 111 Operating Instructions [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033]...
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Page 116: Specifications
Operating Instructions 5.3 Specifications Network Camera Specifications Item Pan/Tilt Angle Sensor Type Number of Pixels Illumination White Balance Focus Zoom Minimum Object Distance Caliber Ratio (F No.) Horizontal Viewing Angle Exposure Other Specifications Item Video Compression Video Resolution Buffered Image* Magnification Frame rate* Supported Protocols...
Page 117 Item Message Transferring Condition When detecting the alarm Message Transferring Method Image Transferring Condition Image Transferring Method Interface External I/O* Indicator Display Video Output Dimension (HWD) Weight Power Supply Condition Setting Angle The maximum number of frames depends on the image quality and the object situation in Buffered Image.
Page 118 Operating Instructions 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: Troubleshooting
5.4 Troubleshooting Problem When Setup • Reconnect the AC adaptor if installation is not completed within CD-ROM 20 minutes. cannot find • Do not connect Network Camera over a broadband router. Network Setup program cannot detect Network Camera. Camera. • If IP address is not assigned to the PC, setup program cannot find Network Camera.
Page 120 Operating Instructions Problem When Top Page • Enter the correct IP address on the web browser. does not • IP address and Subnet Mask of the PC and the Network appear. Camera must be in the same class of the private IP address on the LAN.
Page 121 Problem Top Page does • Confirm that Default Gateway address is correct on Network not appear in window on page 60. the Internet • The broadband router needs Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) Connection. feature. Refer to the broadband router's manual for details. •...
Page 122 Operating Instructions Problem Red indicator If you cannot access Network Camera, the Network Camera continues hardware may be defective. Call our customer call center. blinking. Image Transfer • Default Gateway and DNS server address should be set up on on e-mail or FTP Network window on page 60.
Page 123 Problem Update When Update Firmware is interrupted by power off, or for network Firmware has troubles and other problems, follow the procedure below. not finished. [For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] About Network Camera Setup Cause and Remedy Turn on Network Camera and the PC. Enter the IP address on the web browser to access Network Camera.
Page 124 Operating Instructions Problem The Top View • Image screen (Single Camera/ Multi-Camera) does not appear. • • • • Pan/Tilt, Zoom and • Focus do not work. (including Click to Center and Preset • Positioning) • • • • About Top View Image screen Cause and Remedy If you are using Internet Explorer, the first time the PC connects to Network Camera, a pop-up Security Warning...
Page 125 Problem Registered Pan/Tilt When moving Pan/Tilt not using the operation bar, e.g. positions noticeably revolving it manually, restart Network Camera. deviate from actual ones. Image is out of • focus. • • • • The color of the • image is strange. •...
Page 126 Operating Instructions Problem Refresh interval is • longer than the setup. • • • Scan lines deviate Scan lines may deviate when viewing moving objects with on the screen. resolution at 640 x 480 because of the interlace-type CCD. Selecting 320 x 240 offers the good compromise between speed and resolution.
Page 127: Confirmation Of Network Camera Operation
5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation This procedure checks the Network Camera operation. IP address of the PC has to be on the same network to be able to access Network Camera. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect. Push the FACTORY DEFAULT RESET button as illustrated on page 109.
Page 128 Operating Instructions Record the current TCP/IP properties of the PC. They are important in the later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back. Enter "192.168.0.250" in the IP address field and "255.255.255.0" in the Subnet Mask field and click [OK]. (Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me must restart to activate the entered TCP/IP properties.) •...
Page 129: Fcc And Other Information
When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet. If there is any trouble: Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.
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Page 131: Index
Operating Instructions Index...
Page 132 Operating Instructions AC adaptor 12, 20, 117 AC cord 12, 20 ActiveX Controls 39 Administrator 66 Alarm Mode 74 Alarm trigger 74, 75 Analog Video Output terminal 15, 54 ASCII character table 105 Authentication 11, 36, 67, 69 Auto Adjustment 65 Brightness 85 Broadband Router 32 Buffered Image 51, 73, 75, 76, 79, 80, 82...
Page 133 MAC address 15, 29 Max. Bandwidth Usage 22, 63 Motion JPEG 38 Mounting 98 MS-DOS Prompt 23 Multi Client Access 9 Multi-Camera 53, 87 Multi-Language 37, 70 Netscape Navigator 10 Network Protocol 10 Network window 60 Non Transfer mode 73 NTP (Network Time Protocol) 65 On the Air time 71 Operating System 10...
Page 134 Symptom Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.

Panasonic KX-HCM280 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Product Introduction

2 Network Camera Setup

3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window

4 Technical Guides

5 Specifications and Troubleshooting

Index

Quick Links

Network Camera

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting

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