Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM371A Users Guide

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1.2 Included Accessories
The following items are provided with the camera. Additional pieces can be ordered 
by calling 1-800-332-5368.
Main Unit—1 pc.AC Cord—1 pc.
Order No.: PSJA1069Z 
Setup CD-ROM—1 pc.
Order No.: PNQC1050Z
Stand A (Left)—1 pc.
Stand  B (Right)—1 pc.
Order No.: PSKL1026Z
Installation/ 
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(This manual)—1 pc. Screws for 
Flexible Stand—3 pcs.
Order No.: PQHE5004Y...

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1.3 Camera Feature Locations
1.3.1 Front View
Indicator Display
*1 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*2 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*3 See page 51.
Antenna
 
Lens Cover
Lens (0.5 m [about 20 inches]—Unlimited)
 
 
Indicator
The indicator color shows camera status.
Microphone
The microphone picks up audio around the camera. 
(See page 29 of the Operating Instructions on the 
Setup CD-ROM)
Power...

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1.3.2 Side View
1.3.3 Bottom View
 
RESTART Button
Restarts the camera.
(see page 131 of the Operating 
Instructions on the Setup CD-ROM).
SD Memory Card Slot
(See page 40)
 
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
Resets settings to default (see page 
132 of the Operating Instructions on 
the Setup CD-ROM).
 
Cover
Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See page 46 and page 48) 

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1.3.4 Rear View
Note
When installing the external microphone and external speaker outdoors, they 
must be for outdoor use.
Antenna
Stand 
Mounting Hole
(See page 47)
DC IN jack
(See page 16)
External I/O
(See page 129
of the 
Operating 
Instructions on 
the Setup CD-
ROM))
 
MAC Address (see page 
18) and Serial number (S/
N) is indicated on the 
label.
Ethernet® (LAN) port
(See page 15)
Hook for Audio Cables
(See page 44)
Hook for Power Cord
(See page 44)
Audio Output...

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1.4 Connecting the Camera to Your Router
Connect the camera to your router with an Ethernet cable to set up the camera.
1.Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to the camera.
Note
These instructions assume your PC is already connected to the Internet and 
your network includes a router.
2.Connect the Ethernet cable to your router.
Ethernet port
Ethernet cable
To your router
To a LAN...

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3.Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC In jack, and plug the AC cord into the 
outlet.
 The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the 
socket-outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily 
accessible.
 Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV202 (Order No. 
PQLV202W).
 If the indicator does not light green, see page 50 and page 51.
 A noise can be heard during pan/tilt operation. This is normal.
4.Hook the AC adaptor cord to the...

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1.5 Setting up the Camera to View on the LAN
Setup CD-ROM allows you to easily set up the camera.
Notes
 To avoid any possible problems, temporarily disable any firewall or 
antivirus software.
 This procedure explains installation of the camera on the same network 
that your PC is part of.
 Before proceeding, close your web browser.
 See page 143 of the Operating Instructions on the Setup...

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 When the following dialog box is displayed, click [Unblock].
3.Select the camera to set up and click [Execute].
 This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router 
and displays the MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.
 The MAC Address on the rear side (see page 14) of the camera shows 
which camera you select on the Camera List window.
Notes
 If the indicator does not light green, check the connection. (See page 12)
 If more than 20...

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4.Click [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
 For the first time installation or after pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT 
RESET button, only [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)] can be 
selected. To set up the camera with Static or DHCP settings, after 
performing the [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)], run the Setup 
Program again and select [Manual Setup].
5.Enter the user name and password...

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6.Enter the name and password that were entered above, and click [OK].
7.To set the Wireless Configuration, check [Enable] and click [Next>].
 When [Disable] was selected, skip to step 9.
 The Wireless Configuration can also be set at  in the Setup Page. 
(See page 61 of the Operating Instructions in the Setup CD-ROM.)
8.Set the Wireless Configuration according to the wireless settings of the router 
and click [Next>].
 See Wireless Configuration on page 27 for details...