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

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Note
 Audio feature does not work on cell phones.
 If the features are not permitted on the General User page (see page 93), the 
buttons related with the features are not displayed.
 If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.
 When pan, tilt, or zoom reaches the end, the keypad number and character disappear.
E.g.: The pan reaches the left end.
 Some cell phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some 
phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support 
password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website 
at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a list of cell 
phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.
 Some cell phones display images at a decreased size.
 If [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile 
only)] is selected, users can access cell phone-specific screens via a cell 
phone or PC without the need for authentication.
 Only administrators can operate the Alarm Log and Buffer/Transfer.(10) Goes to the control page.
(11) Displays the number of new logs.
(12) Displays the date and time, the kind 
of signal and sensor.
(13) Goes to the control page.
1.http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileH
 for HTML.
(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileH)
2.http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX
 for XHTML.
(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX)
(10)
(13)
(11)
(12)
(10)Display
A1 R
A2 F
MDOperation
Alarm1
Alarm2
Motion 
DetectionSignal
Rising: 
GND to Open (High)
Falling: 
Open (High) to GND-
(4)L(2)U(8)D(6)R
(  )Tele (
#)Wide
(2)U(8)D(6)R
(  )Tele (
#)Wide(4)L disappears. 
						

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1.9.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your 
Cell Phone
1.Access camera images from your cell phone, and log in as an administrator.
2.Select [Buffer/Transfer].
3.Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable.
Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).
 Selecting [Control Page] changes to the previous page.
4.Select [Save].
 Selecting [Save] enables or disables the buffer/transfer settings, and all 
buffered images will be deleted.
 Selecting [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes. 
						

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2 Using the Cameras Basic Features
2.1 Setup Page of the Camera
1.Access the camera (see page 13).
 The Top page is displayed.
Note
 When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: 
Administrator page, click the [Login] tab and log in as an administrator.
 When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the 
[Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
 If [View Multi-Camera page] or [View Buffered Image page] is not 
permitted on the General User page, the [Multi-Camera] or [Buffered 
Image] tab will not be displayed.
2.Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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(10)—
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(11)
(12)
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Basic
(1) Network (IPv4)Configures the IPv4 network settings to connect the 
camera to the network (see page 48).
(2) Network (IPv6)Configures the IPv6 network settings to connect the 
camera to the network (see page 53).
(3) IPsecEnables IPsec (Transport or Tunnel mode) (see page 
57).
(4) UPnPEnables automatic port forwarding and creates a 
shortcut to the camera (see page 67).
(5) DynamicDNSRegisters with a DNS service, such as Viewnetcam.com 
service (see page 70).
(6) Date and TimeSets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and 
daylight saving time settings (see page 77).
(7) CameraSets 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 (see page 80).
(8) AudioSets output, volume, PC audio input timeout, input, 
camera microphone sensitivity and mute during pan/tilt 
settings (see page 86).
Account
(9) Administrator
*1Sets authentication and administrator security (user 
name and password) (see page 88).
(10)
General User
*1Sets general user security (user name and password) 
and access levels (see page 93).
Buffer/Transfer
(11) TriggerSets image buffer or transfer by timer, alarm, or motion 
detection (see page 97, page 107, or page 119).
(12) Motion 
DetectionSets the threshold and sensitivity for motion detection 
(see page 133).
(13) Alarm LogSets the information required to send log notifications by 
e-mail (see page 137).
Advanced
(14) Image DisplaySets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of 
the Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, as well as 
time stamp setting, language and banner (see page 
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(15)
Multi-Camera*1Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera 
name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 
cameras) (see page 148).
(16) Operation 
TimeSets the time period to display camera images (see 
page 150).
(17) External 
OutputSets the external output terminal of the External I/O (see 
page 152).
(18) Indicator 
ControlSets the indicator display (see page 153).
*1 If you change the [Administrator], [General User], or [Multi-Camera Setup page] settings, 
changes will not be applied to video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to apply 
changes to all video viewers. 
						

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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network
The Network page offers three options to configure the camera in IPv4.
 [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, 
and uses UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.
 [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
 [DHCP] is offered for ISPs that require this option.
1.Click [Network (IPv4)] on the Setup page.
2.Click a connection mode.
 See below for details of each connection mode.
3.Enter each parameter in the relevant data field.
Automatic Setup
The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default 
gateway and DNS server address) using the routers or ISPs DHCP feature. 
The camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your 
network. If you select [Yes] for Allow Access from the Internet, the camera 
automatically enables port forwarding using UPnP™. In this case, the camera 
automatically searches for an unused port number on your network in  order 
of 80 and from 50000 to 50050.
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes.
Most common mode of setup.
Uses a static IP address.
Uses ISP DHCP server function. 
						

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, the following page is displayed. 
Note
 The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the 
Maintenance section (see page 155).
5.Click [Restar t].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
 Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] 
may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use 
the Setup Program to access the camera.
Note
 If you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] 
or [DHCP Setup], it can be searched for by the Setup Program (see page 
180).DHCP Setup Static Setup
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without 
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 When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory 
are deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted.
Setting Description
Allow Access from 
the Internet 
(Automatic Setup 
Only) The allow Access from the Internet setting 
automatically configures the routers Port Forwarding 
setting (some routers call it Address Translation, 
Static IP Masquerade, Virtual Server or Port 
Mapping). To enable Internet access to the camera, 
check [Yes]. In this case, the camera automatically 
searches for unused port number on your network in  
order of 80 and from 50000 to 50050. To disable 
Internet access to the camera, check [No]. 
Network 
Configuration from 
Setup Program 
(Static/DHCP Only) To prohibit the Setup Program from changing the 
network settings, uncheck the box.
Po r t  N um be r  
(Static/DHCP Only) The default port number is 80. When you use multiple 
cameras with a router on your network, each camera 
must be assigned its own port number (see page 68 
2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does 
Not Support UPnP
™ (IPv4 Only)).
– Do not set the following port numbers.
FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, 
POP3: 110, HTTPS: 443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 
6661—6667.
 Enter a number between 1—65535.
 Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your 
ISP or network administrator about which port 
numbers are accessible over the Internet.
 IP address
 Subnet Mask
(Static Only) If your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP 
address and subnet mask, enter them in each data 
field.
 If you use the camera on a LAN, set an IP address with 
the same class as your PC (see page 179).
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
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Host Name
(DHCP Only) If your ISP uses the DHCP function, which 
automatically assigns an IP address to the camera, 
enter the ISP–assigned host name. (The host name 
may be used as an authentication.)
 Enter ASCII characters for the host name (see page 
190). Note that [Space], [], [], [&], [] are not 
available.
Default Gateway
*1
(Static/DHCP Only) If you have been assigned a Default Gateway address 
by your ISP or network administrator, enter it in this 
data field.
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
255.255.255.255 are not available.
DNS Server 
Address
*1
(Static/DHCP Only) The DNS server address is required in the following 
situations:
– Transferring camera images by E–mail or FTP
– Setting cameras by their host names on the 
Multi-Camera Setup page
– Using the DynamicDNS service
– Using the alarm log notification
 If you have been assigned a DNS server addresses by 
your ISP or network administrator, enter them in this 
data field. There are usually two addresses.
 Set 4 numbers (0—255) and 3 periods, such as 
192.168.0.253. Note that 0.0.0.0 and 
255.255.255.255 are not available.
Max. Bandwidth 
Usage The bandwidth can be restricted.
 Select a maximum bandwidth from [Unlimited] to [0.1 
Mbps].
 This setting is valid in both IPv4 and IPv6.
Note
 Set a maximum bandwidth referring to the following file 
sizes. These are examples for a JPEG file of standard 
image quality. File sizes may change depending on the 
image quality or the brightness of the object.
– 160 x 120 pixels: About 3.5 KB (28 Kbit)
– 320 x 240 pixels: About 10 KB (80 Kbit)
– 640 x 480 pixels: About 18 KB (144 Kbit) Setting Description 
						

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Connection Type  Select [Auto Negotiation] normally. If the camera 
cannot be accessed, see page 9 of the 
Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
 This setting is valid in both IPv4 and IPv6.
*1 If the IP address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server, this field does not need 
to be set.
Setting Description