Panasonic Network Camera Bb Hcm331a Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Please read this manual before using and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.  BB-HCM331A
Network CameraOutdoor Ready 

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Main Features
Splash Resistant body for indoor and outdoor use
Your Panasonic Network Camera has a splash resistant body. The splash resistant 
body allows the camera to be used indoors or outdoors.
IPv6*1 Network Camera
Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), IPv6 
was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the 
Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports IPv4 that's currently 
used, it is...

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3[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] • Color night view mode allows you to monitor the camera in low illuminance.
Various Camera Control Features
The camera pans or tilts fast in maximum 80 ° per second. (The previous model: 
21 ° per second) You can control the camera at high speed from your PC or mobile 
phone. Alarm position feature also allows the camera to automatically turn the lens 
to the alarm position. Additionally, the following control features are available...

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How to Use This Documentation
The camera includes the following 2 manual types.
•Installation/Troubleshooting
Installation/Troubleshooting provides explanations for accessories included 
with the camera, the initial configuration, and troubleshooting tips. The 
Installation/Troubleshooting helps you to easily configure the camera.
•Operating Instructions (This manual)
Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings, features and the 
cleaning method when using the...

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System Requirements for your PC
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical 
specifications for the camera to work properly.
For IPv4 Connection
ItemDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft
® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE
CPU•For viewing single camera
Pentium
® III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.)
•For viewing multiple cameras
Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or...

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Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest 
information about web browser. For IPv6 Connection
ItemDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft
® Windows® XP Service Pack 1
CPU•For viewing single camera
Pentium III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.)
•For viewing multiple cameras
Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.)
ProtocolTCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ICMPv6, NDP)
Interface10/100 Mbps...

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7[For assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033] 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.
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.After taking away the sand or the dust on the lens cover, wipe the lens cover 
with a dry cloth.
6.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in...

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User Name and Password Protection
The use of a unique User Name and secret Password is an important tool that 
will help limit unauthorized individuals from accessing the camera. If you 
choose to disable this tool, and choose not to limit access by use of a User 
Name and Password, this may result in access to the camera by 
unauthorized individuals. (see page 70) 

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Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring......................................................12
1.1 Accessing the Camera ................................................................. 12
1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6................................................................ 14
1.2 Viewing Single Camera page ....................................................... 16
1.2.1 Auto Centering the Image (Click to...

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2.16Configuring Multiple Cameras...................................................... 79
2.17 Format the SD memory card........................................................ 81
2.18 Stop the SD Memory Recording .................................................. 82
2.19 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer .................................. 83
2.20 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal ....................... 92
2.21 Transfer the Camera Image in Transport Mode...