Panasonic Network Camera Bb Hcm331a Operating Instructions

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3.1.3 Updating the Camera Firmware
The Update Firmware page allows you to update the camera firmware. If the new 
firmware is available, install it into the camera.
Notes
• Do not turn off the power during firmware update.
• All buffered images on the internal memory will be deleted after the 
firmware update. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not 
deleted.
• The firmware version is displayed on the Top page and the...

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• The Update page is displayed in about a minute.
4.Click [Browse...].
• A dialog box is displayed to select the firmware.
5.Select the firmware (including directory information) and click [Open].
• The firmware file name is displayed.
6.Confirm the firmware file name, and click [Update Firmware].
• Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the Top page without firmware update.
• The next message is displayed during update.
• The camera restarts automatically after update.
• The Top...

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7.Confirm that the version number on the Top page is updated.
• If the version number is updated, the firmware update is complete.
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3.1.4 Creating Configuration File
A configuration file can be saved on your PC. You can load the camera settings 
from the configuration file on the Load Settings page (see page 115).
Note
The saved image has privacy information. Prevent private information leaks.
1.Click [Save Settings] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Save].
3.Click [Save] on the File Download dialog box.
4.Specify the location, and click [Save] on the Save As dialog box.
• The configuration file is saved...

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3.1.5 Loading Settings from a Configuration File
The settings can be loaded from a configuration file. If you reset the camera to 
factory default, the camera can load its settings from the configuration file.
Notes
• The configuration file has network settings. When the settings are loaded, 
the network settings are also loaded as they were saved. 
• If there is a firmware version difference between the camera that you 
create a...

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3.1.6 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default
All camera settings are reset to factory default directly after the Execute button is 
clicked.
1.Click [Reset to Factory Default] on the Maintenance page.
2.Click [Execute].
• The indicator blinks orange, and then turns off for 10 seconds.
• All camera settings (user name, password, IP address, subnet mask etc.) 
are reset to factory default.
• If the camera is reset to factory default, the network connection mode 
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3.2 Support page
3.2.1 Seeing Help page
The Help page displays explanations for each feature about the following 1. to 6. 
items.
Clicking [Help] on the Support page displays the next page.
3.2.2 Seeing Product Information
You can see product information on the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website.
Clicking [Product Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet,...

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3.2.3 Seeing Support Information
You can see support information on the Panasonic Network Camera support 
website.
Clicking [Support Information] on the Support page displays the URL, click it.
Note
If the camera is not connected to the Internet, the website cannot be displayed. 

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3.3 External I/O
If you connect the external devices such as sensors to the External I/O and image 
buffer/transfer by alarm signal is set, the camera image is transferred by the alarm 
detection.
Explanation of the External I/O
Note
The External I/O (Input/Output) are independent. Output terminal is controlled 
only by External Output Control page on page 107. Pin Features
GGND pin
1 External Sensor Input 1
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Circuit Diagram Example
CAUTION
•The external I/O is not capable of connecting directly to devices that 
require large amounts of current. In some case, a custom interface 
circuit (customer-provided) may have to be used. Serious damage to 
the camera may result if a device is connected to the external I/O that 
exceeds its electrical capability (see page 119).
•The low voltage/current circuits and high voltage/current circuits are 
in the camera circuit. The qualified...