Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM371A Users Guide

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Network Camera
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/
Model No.  BB-HCM371A
Outdoor Ready 

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Introduction
How to Use This Documentation
The camera includes the following 2 manual types.
•Installation/Troubleshooting (This manual)
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 (Included on the Setup CD-ROM)
Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings,...

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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
CPUFor viewing single camera
Pentium® III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.)
For viewing...

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Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at  
http://panasonic.net/pcc/ipcam/ for details about network environment. 
 
What is IPv6?
 IPv6 is short for Internet Protocol Version 6.
 IPv6 was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be 
needed as the Internet continues to expand.
 IPv6 is expected to gradually replace IPv4, with the 2 coexisting for a 
number of years during a transition period.
 Though most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) do...

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Table of Contents
1 Before Using ..................................................................7
1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................7
1.1.1 FCC and Other Information .......................................................................8
1.1.2 Security Cautions ....................................................................................10
1.1.3...

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2.6 Audio Problems ............................................................................61
2.7 Image Buffer/Image Transfer........................................................65
2.8 SD Memory Recording ................................................................66
2.9 IPv6 ..............................................................................................66
2.10 IPsec...

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1Before Using
1.1 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...

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1.1.1 FCC and Other Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio...

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FCC RF Exposure Warning
 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in uncontrolled environment:
 This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with 
provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm (8 inches) spacing must be 
provided between antenna and all persons body (excluding extremities of 
hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
 This transmitter must not be...

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1.1.2 Security Cautions
When using this product, take appropriate measures to avoid the following security 
breaches.
 
 Leaks of private information via this product
 Illegal use of this product by a third party
 Interference or suspension of the use of this product by a third party
Take the following measures to avoid security breaches:
 To prevent illegal access, keep the update firmware (If you do not have the 
latest version of firmware, this can lead to blocked...