Panasonic Home Network_system_ Users Guide

							Camera viewing options
The following items are available in the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30)
while viewing live images from a single camera.
[Camera Speaker Volume]
Allows you to adjust the selected camera’s speaker volume.
[Outdoor Camera Settings] (outdoor cameras only)
Allows you to adjust settings for the selected camera. See  “Camera settings”, Page 56.
[Indoor Camera Settings] (indoor cameras only)
Allows you to adjust settings for the selected camera. See  “Camera settings”, Page 56.
[Alert Log] (indoor cameras only)
Displays a log of previous sound alert and temperature alert detections.
[Device Profiles]
Allows you to change the settings described in  “Setting device profiles (device names, locations, and
other settings)”, Page 83, such as the camera’s name and location.
Recording camera images
To record camera images manually, see  “Recording camera images (manual recording)”, Page 51.
To record images automatically according to a schedule, see  “Creating a scenario that uses a schedule
as the trigger”, Page 44.
To record images automatically when a sensor is triggered, see  “Creating a scenario that uses a sensor
as the trigger”, Page 44.
Taking snapshots
To save snapshots (i.e., still images) while viewing live camera images, see  “Taking snapshots”,
Page 52.
Talking to the camera
To use your mobile device’s microphone and the camera’s built-in speaker to talk to someone where the
camera is installed, see  “Talking to the camera”, Page 52.
Playing a lullaby (indoor cameras only)
To play a lullaby using the camera’s built-in speaker, see  “Playing a lullaby (indoor cameras only)”,
Page 52.
Recording camera images (manual recording)
You can record camera images while viewing live camera images. Recordings are saved on the hub’s
SD card.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Tap  [Video]  to start recording.
R Recordings include both audio and video.
4 Tap  [Stop]  to stop recording.
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							Note:
R You can use smart control scenarios to record images. See  “Smart control features (overview)”,
Page 42.
R The maximum recording time is 15 minutes.
R If [The hub’s SD card is full.]  is displayed, the hub’s SD card is full and new recordings cannot be
saved. Erase unneeded recordings (see  “Erasing recordings”, Page 54).
R For information about SD cards and how recordings are saved, see  “Information about SD cards”,
Page 59.
Taking snapshots
You can save snapshots (i.e., still images) while viewing live camera images. Snapshots are saved in
your mobile device’s default photo album app.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Tap  [Photo] .
Note:
R Snapshot sizes are scaled to fit the width of your mobile device’s display.
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iPhone, iPad
Snapshots are saved as JPEG files in your mobile device’s “Photos” app.
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Android devices
Snapshots are saved as JPEG files in your mobile device’s “Pictures” directory. The file naming
convention is: device name + the date and time.
Talking to the camera
You can use your mobile device’s microphone and the camera’s built-in speaker to talk to someone
where the camera is installed.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Tap and hold  [Talk].
R The audio from your mobile device’s microphone is played through the camera’s speaker until you
release your finger.
R Talk in turns with the other party. (While you are talking to the camera, you will not be able to hear
audio from the camera’s microphone.)
Note:
R To adjust the camera’s speaker volume, open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”,
Page 30) and tap  [Camera Speaker Volume] .
Playing a lullaby (indoor cameras only)
You can play a lullaby using the camera’s built-in speaker.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Tap  [Lullaby] .
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							4Select the desired lullaby and then tap  [OK].
R The lullaby starts playing. To stop the lullaby, tap  [Lullaby] again.
R Lullaby playback stops automatically after 30 minutes.
Note:
R If you talk to the camera (see  “Talking to the camera”, Page 52) while a lullaby is playing, the lullaby
stops.
Adjusting the lullaby volume
While viewing a live image from the camera that is playing a lullaby, open the options menu (see
“Displaying the options menu”, Page 30) and tap  [Camera Speaker Volume].
Viewing the recording list
You can use the recording list to play back recordings saved on the hub’s SD card and to confirm details
about each recording.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap  [Recording List] .
R A list of recording dates is displayed.
3 Select a recording date.
R A list of all recordings recorded on the selected date is displayed.
R The icons displayed indicate details about each recording.
The recording was recorded when a sensor was triggered.The recording was recorded according to a timer.The recording was recorded manually.
Recording list options
The following items are available in the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30)
while viewing the recording list.
[Sort]
Allows you to sort the recordings in the recording list.
[Delete All]
Allows you to erase all recordings. See  “Erasing recordings”, Page 54.
[Delete Selected Contents]
Allows you to erase individual recordings. See  “Erasing recordings”, Page 54.
Playing back recordings
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
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							2Tap  [Recording List] .
3 Select a recording date.
4 Tap the desired recording.
R The recording is played back.
Playback controls
The following controls are available during playback.
Starts or resumes playbackPauses playbackStops playback(iPhone, iPad)Allows you to quickly move to the desired area of the recording by sliding the
progress bar(Android)Erases the current recording
Copying recordings to your mobile device
From the playback screen, open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30) and
then tap  [Save to Mobile Device]  ®  [OK] .
Recordings are saved in your mobile device’s “Photos” app (iPhone, iPad) or “Movies” directory (Android
devices).
Erasing recordings
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap  [Recording List] .
3 To erase recordings recorded on one specific date
Select the desired recording date.
To erase recordings recorded on multiple dates
Continue to the next step.
4 Open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30).
5 To erase all recordings
Tap  [Delete All] .
To erase selected recordings
Tap  [Delete Selected Contents] , and then select the dates or recordings that you want to erase.
6 Tap  [OK] .
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							Note:
R You can also erase a recording during playback by tapping 
 ®  [OK] .
Temperature alert (indoor cameras only)
You can configure the camera to send notifications if the camera’s ambient temperature is too cold or too
hot.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Settings].
2 Tap  [Device Profiles] .
3 Tap  [Camera] .
4 Select the device that you want to change settings for.
5 Tap  [Temperature Sensor] .
6 Slide the  [Temperature Sensor]  switch to select whether or not the system notifies you if the
camera’s ambient temperature is above or below the specified temperature.
7 Slide the  [Units] switch to select whether the temperature is displayed and specified in Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
8 Tap the upper threshold of the acceptable temperature range, select the desired temperature, and
then tap  [OK].
9 Repeat the previous step for the lower threshold of the acceptable temperature range.
Note:
R You can also change these settings while viewing live camera images by opening the options menu
and selecting  [Indoor Camera Settings] .
Confirming temperature alert history
You can view a log of previous temperature alert detections.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30).
4 Tap  [Alert Log] .
Sound alert (indoor cameras only)
You can configure the camera to send notifications if the camera’s microphone detects sound.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Settings].
2 Tap  [Device Profiles] .
3 Tap  [Camera] .
4 Select the device that you want to change settings for.
5 Tap  [Sound Sensor] .
6 Slide the  [Sound Sensor]  switch to select whether or not the system notifies you if the camera’s
microphone detects sound.
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							7Select the desired setting.
– [High] : The microphone is very sensitive to sound, i.e., even a small sound will trigger the
notification.
– [Normal] : The microphone is moderately sensitive to sound.
– [Low] : The microphone is only slightly sensitive to sound, i.e., a large sound is required to trigger
the notification.
Note:
R You can also change these settings while viewing live camera images by opening the options menu
and selecting  [Indoor Camera Settings] .
R The camera’s microphone will not detect sound while a mobile device user is talking to the camera
( “Talking to the camera”, Page 52) or while a lullaby is playing ( “Playing a lullaby (indoor cameras
only)”, Page 52).
Confirming sound alert history
You can view a log of previous sound alert detections.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30).
4 Tap  [Alert Log] .
Camera settings
General camera settings
The settings explained below are applied to all cameras registered to the system. Each mobile device
can adjust these settings as desired.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Settings].
2 Tap  [Device Profiles] .
3 Tap  [Camera] .
4 Tap  [Common Settings] .
5 Select the desired setting.
– [Mobile Device Volume] (Android devices only)
Allows you to adjust the volume of your mobile device’s microphone, which determines the volume
of your voice that is sent to the camera when talking to the camera, and your mobile device’s
speaker, which determines the volume of the camera audio that is heard on your mobile device.
– [Camera Resolution] : Determines the camera image quality. Select  [High (640´480)]  to display
higher resolution images that refresh less often, or  [Low (320´240)]  to display lower resolution
images that refresh more often.
Note:
R When viewing images from a single camera, the app will reduce or enlarge camera images if
necessary so that they fill your mobile device’s screen, regardless of this setting.
– [Frame Rate] : Determines the speed at which images from the camera are refreshed. This setting
only applies when viewing images while away from home.
Note:
R Higher frame rates mean images are refreshed faster and moving subjects are displayed more
smoothly, however, images displayed on your mobile device may be delayed and sound may
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							cut out or be delayed when talking to the camera, especially over a slow or congested network
connection.
R Lower frame rates mean images are refreshed less often and moving subjects may appear
“choppy”, however, images displayed on your mobile device will be less delayed and sound may
be more consistent when talking to the camera over a slow or congested network connection.
R When viewing images from the camera while away from home, the camera will apply the frame
rate setting at first. If your mobile device’s network connection is slow or congested, the camera
will then lower the frame rate automatically. The result is that images will not be displayed at first
while away from home, and will be displayed only after some time passes. You can avoid this by
setting a lower frame rate setting.
– [Overwrite Recordings] : Determines whether recorded camera images are erased automatically
by new images when the hub’s SD card is full.
Note:
R You can also change these settings while viewing the camera list by opening the options menu.
Changing the name and location assignment of a camera
See  “Setting device profiles (device names, locations, and other settings)”, Page 83.
Image and infrared sensor sensitivity (outdoor cameras only)
You can adjust the sensitivity of the camera’s motion detection features.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Settings].
2 Tap  [Device Profiles] .
3 Tap  [Camera] .
4 Select the device that you want to change settings for.
5 Tap  [Motion Sensitivity] .
6 Select the desired setting.
– [High] : The image sensor and infrared sensor are very sensitive to changes in the image and to
temperature variations, i.e., even a small change in the image or temperature will trigger the
sensor.
– [Normal] : The image sensor and infrared sensor are moderately sensitive to changes in the image
and to temperature variations.
– [Low] : The image sensor and infrared sensor are somewhat sensitive to changes in the image
and to temperature variations.
– [Very Low] : The image sensor and infrared sensor are only slightly sensitive to changes in the
image and to temperature variations, i.e., a large change in the image or temperature is required to
trigger the sensor.
– [Advanced] : Allows you to set the sensitivity of the image sensor and the infrared sensor
individually. See  “Setting the image sensor and infrared sensor individually”, Page 57.
7 Tap  [OK] .
Note:
R You can also change these settings while viewing live camera images by opening the options menu
and selecting  [Outdoor Camera Settings] .
Setting the image sensor and infrared sensor individually
1 Set the camera’s  [Motion Sensitivity]  setting to [Advanced] .
2 Tap  [IR Sensor]  or [Video Motion] .
3 Select the desired setting.
– [High] : The selected sensor is very sensitive to changes, i.e., even a small change will trigger the
sensor.
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							–[Normal] : The selected sensor is moderately sensitive to changes.
– [Low] : The selected sensor is somewhat sensitive to changes.
– [Very Low] : The selected sensor is only slightly sensitive to changes, i.e., a large change is
required to trigger the sensor.
– [OFF] : The selected sensor is disabled.
4 Tap  [OK] .
Image sensor sensitivity (indoor cameras only)
You can adjust the sensitivity of the camera’s motion detection features.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Settings].
2 Tap  [Device Profiles] .
3 Tap  [Camera] .
4 Select the device that you want to change settings for.
5 Tap  [Motion Sensitivity] .
6 Select the desired setting.
– [High] : The image sensor is very sensitive to changes, i.e., even a small change will trigger the
sensor.
– [Normal] : The image sensor is moderately sensitive to changes.
– [Low] : The image sensor is somewhat sensitive to changes.
– [Very Low] : The image sensor is only slightly sensitive to changes, i.e., a large change is required
to trigger the sensor.
– [OFF] : The image sensor is disabled.
7 Tap  [OK] .
Note:
R You can also change these settings while viewing live camera images by opening the options menu
and selecting  [Indoor Camera Settings] .
Detection area
You can select which areas of the camera image are monitored for motion detection. This allows you to
ignore motion in certain areas of the camera’s image.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30).
4 Tap  [Outdoor Camera Settings]  or [Indoor Camera Settings] .
5 Tap  [Set Detection Area] .
6 Tap the desired areas of the camera image.
R Gray areas of the camera image indicate areas for which image detection is disabled.
R Tap  [Select All]  to disable image detection for all areas of the camera image.
R Tap  [Reset]  to enable image detection for all areas of the camera image.
7 Tap  [OK] .
Image brightness
You can adjust the overall brightness of the camera image.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Camera].
2 Tap the camera image of the desired camera.
3 Open the options menu (see  “Displaying the options menu”, Page 30).
4 Tap  [Outdoor Camera Settings]  or [Indoor Camera Settings] .
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							5Tap  [Brightness] .
6 Tap 
 or  to decrease or increase the image brightness.
Temperature alert (indoor cameras only)
To configure the camera to send notifications if the camera’s ambient temperature is too cold or too hot,
see  “Temperature alert (indoor cameras only)”, Page 55.
Sound alert (indoor cameras only)
To configure the camera to send notifications if the camera’s microphone detects sound, see  “Sound
alert (indoor cameras only)”, Page 55.
Information about SD cards
SD card capacity and total recording time
The following recording times apply when images from one camera are recorded. All times are
approximate.
– 2 GB card: 15 hours
– 4 GB card: 30 hours
– 8 GB card: 60 hours
– 16 GB card: 120 hours
– 32 GB card: 240 hours
Note:
R SD cards larger than 32 GB cannot be used.
R The times listed here are calculated theoretically. Actual recording time may vary.
R The file system and other information is stored on the SD card, therefore the card’s actual available
capacity will be less than the card’s noted capacity.
SD card formatting
Before inserting an SD card in the hub, format the SD card using your computer and the SD formatting
tool available from the web page listed below.
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Note:
R All data stored on the SD card will be erased when it is formatted.
How recordings are saved on the SD card
R Recordings are saved on the hub’s SD card in folders based on the recording date, in the following
path.
\private\PANA_GRP\PSN\HOMENW\CAMERA
R The file naming convention is: camera number + recording type + recording start time.
– First character: Camera number. Cameras 1-4 are indicated using 1-4.
– Second character: Recording type. R=scheduled recordings, S=sensor recordings, M=manual recordings.
– Remaining characters: Recording start time (hhmmss).
Example: 2M123455.mp4
This file is a manual recording (“M”) from camera 2 (“2”) that started at 12:34 PM and 55 seconds
(“123455”).
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							Smart plug features (overview)
Smart plugs allow you to turn electric devices on and off using your mobile device, when a sensor is
triggered, or according to a schedule. They can also notify you in the event that the connected electric
device draws too much current or wattage. Additionally, you can use your mobile device to view a log of
smart plug power consumption.
What is overcurrent and overwattage?
Overcurrent and overwattage are potentially dangerous situations in which an electric device draws too
much electrical current or wattage. They could be the result of short circuits and device malfunctions,
which could cause fire and other hazards.
If a smart plug’s overcurrent or overwattage sensor is triggered, the smart plug turns off and sends a
notification. In this case, you should disconnect the electric device that is connected to the smart plug
and inspect it for damage or malfunction.
Important:
R Use caution when connecting electrical devices to a smart plug, just as you would with any other
electric outlet. The overcurrent and overwattage sensor features of a smart plug are not designed to
take the place of safe usage and handling of electric devices.
Turning smart plugs on and off
Turning individual smart plugs on and off
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Smart Plug].
2 Select the  [Individual]  tab.
R The smart plug’s icon indicates whether it is currently turned on or off.
Turned offTurned on
3 Tap the desired smart plug’s icon.
Turning groups of smart plugs on and off
If you have grouped smart plugs together by location ( “Setting device profiles (device names, locations,
and other settings)”, Page 83), you can turn them on and off as a group.
1 From the  [Home Network]  app home screen, tap  [Smart Plug].
2 Select the  [Group] tab.
R A list of all smart plug groups is displayed.
3 Tap  [ON]  or [OFF]  next to the desired group’s name.
R In some situations it may take several minutes for the smart plugs to turn on or off.
Turning smart plugs on and off according to a schedule
See  “Creating a scenario that uses a schedule as the trigger”, Page 44.
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