Panasonic Network Camera BB-HCM381A BB-HCE481A Getting Started Manual

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3.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes.
 DynamicDNS information can be obtained from companies in the 
DynamicDNS service industry.
4.Click [Save] after finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.
5.Click [Go to DynamicDNS page].
 The DynamicDNS page is displayed.
Note
 It may take several minutes for the registered URL to connect.
 Some DynamicDNS services may not connect.Setting...

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Confirming Internet access
Due to the router’s specifications, the image may not be displayed even if you 
access the camera from your PC on the same LAN as the camera. In this case, try:
 Accessing from a PC on another network (see page 13)
 Accessing from your cell phone (see page 41) 

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2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6)
DynamicDNS allows you to choose an easy-to-remember address (such as 
bob.viewnetcam.com) that can be used to view images from your camera over 
the Internet. This service is compatible with both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Some 
DynamicDNS service is not compatible with IPv6 address.
What are the advantages of DynamicDNS service?
In order to view camera images over the Internet, you need to know your cameras 
global IP address. However, many...

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4.When you enter your DynamicDNS address in your web browser while away 
from home or the office, the DNS server looks up the global IP address 
assigned to your DynamicDNS address.
5.The DNS server finds your current global IP address and allows you to 
connect to your camera.
Note
 Ask your ISP about what type of IP address you are using.
 Some ISPs assign you a local IP address. In this case, the DynamicDNS 
service cannot be used.
 If the camera is using a port number...

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2.9 Setting the Date and Time
The Date and Time page allows you to set and confirm the date and time. The date 
and time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, alarm log, operation time 
and Buffered Image page.
Note
 Saving a new date and time deletes all buffered images on the internal memory. 
The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted.
1.Click [Date and Time] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Set [Automatic Time Adjustment] to synchronize...

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3.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, Success! is displayed.Setting Description
Time Setting  Set the date and format (AM/PM or 24 H). The interface 
and available values depend on the format. The date and 
time are used for the settings of the trigger setting, sensor 
log, operation time and Buffered Image page. Note that the 
format for the subject and file name of E-mails by E-mail or 
FTP transfer can only be 24 h.
Automatic Time...

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4.Click [Go to Date and Time page].
 The Date and Time page is displayed.
Note
 Date and time settings become incorrect depending on the length of time 
the camera is turned on and its internal temperature. Using the Automatic 
Time Adjustment is recommended.  

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2.10 Changing Camera Settings
The Camera page allows you to set the camera name, white balance, AC power 
source frequency, automatic focus range, mounting type, pan/tilt range, return to 
specified position, color night view, and vertical resolution settings.
1.Click [Camera] on the Setup page.
2.Set each parameter.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 

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Setting Description
Camera Name  The camera name is displayed on the Single Camera 
page.
 Enter ASCII characters (see page 190) or characters from 
other languages (1—15 characters for a 1-byte character 
and 1—7 characters for a 2-byte character). Note that 
[Space], [], [], [&], [] are not available.
White Balance Select from the following options. K (Kelvin) is a unit for color 
temperature.
 Auto (default) — Automatic adjustment
 Fixed Indoor — Electric bulb (2800 K) 
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Pan Range*1Select from the following options.
 Minimum — Current settings, -175—+175
 Home Position
*2— Current settings, -175—+175
 Maximum — Current settings, -175—+175
The values must be selected as minimum home 
position maximum.
Note
 Your privacy may be compromised if the range is set 
incorrectly. Check the range after setup.
Tilt Range
*1Select from the following options.
When the camera is mounted on a ceiling
 Minimum — Current settings, 0—+90
 Home Position
*2—...