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 Description
DynamicDNS 
Server URL
*1
*1 Note that [Space] and [] are not available.
Input URL acquired from the DynamicDNS service industry 
company. Enter up to 255 characters. The URL must be started 
with http://.
Updating time Specify the updating time.
User Name
*2
*2 Note that [] and [:] are not available.
Input User Name acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company. Enter up to 63 characters.
Password*
2Input Password acquired from the DynamicDNS service 
industry company. Enter up to 63 characters. 
						

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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 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) assign their 
customers a dynamic IP address that changes monthly, weekly, or each time they 
log on. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address (an IP address that 
does not change periodically) by your ISP, you may find it difficult to access your 
camera over the Internet. The Viewnetcam.com service allows you to access your 
camera even if your assigned global IP address changes.
How the DynamicDNS service works
1.Your ISP assigns a global IP address to your Internet access account that 
changes periodically. This is the address needed to access the camera over 
the Internet.
2.When your ISP-assigned global IP address changes, your camera 
automatically notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the new address in 
the DynamicDNS. The camera notifies the DynamicDNS service server of the 
new address in DynamicDNS in the following cases.
 When starting the camera
 When an update interval time has been set.
 When clicking the [Save] button
3.The DynamicDNS server contacts the Domain Name System (DNS) server 
and registers your new global IP address to your chosen DynamicDNS 
address (such as bob.viewnetcam.com).
DynamicDNS service server
ISP
DNS 
server
Internet
New address registered with 
DNS serverCamera reports new address
Camera connection establishedGlobal IP address 
changes
Off-site PCOn-site Network 
Camera
DNS looks up 
current address3.
4.2.
1.
5. 
						

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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 other than 80, the port number must 
be specified at the end of the DynamicDNS URL. For example:
Using port 80: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com 
Using any other port: http://(Cameraname).viewnetcam.com: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 the time automatically 
with an NTP server.
 Clicking [Cancel] cancels your settings without saving changes. 
						

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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 
Adjustment NTP (Network Time Protocol) server synchronizes the 
cameras internal clock automatically every day. Check the 
box to enable it.
 Set the NTP server IP address. In IPv4, 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. In IPv6, 
set 8 hexadecimal numbers divided by :. Consecutive 0s 
can be abbreviated as ::. (E.g. 2001:2:3:4::5) Or set a 
host name (1—255 characters).
 Select your time zone.
Note
 The camera will not synchronize to the NTP server if there 
is more than an 1 hour difference between the NTP server 
time and the cameras current time. This is to protect the 
cameras time setting from fraudulent NTP server 
tampering, incorrect time information, etc.
Adjust Clock for 
Daylight Saving 
Time During daylight saving time, the internal clock is turned 
forward an hour. The clock will shift one hour forward at the 
set time on the Start Day, and move back one hour at the 
set time on the End Day. Check the box to enable it.
Note
 An s is inserted between the date and time of the time 
stamp when this feature is enabled. The time stamp is 
printed on images transferred by the Image Transfer 
feature. 
						

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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) 
 Fixed Fluorescent 
(White)— White type fluorescent light 
(3600 K)
 Fixed Fluorescent 
(Daylight)— Daylight type fluorescent light 
(4000 K)
 Fixed Outdoor — Solar light (6000 K)
 Hold — Setting [Hold] keeps the current 
white balance.
Note
 White balance settings are also saved in the home 
position, alarm position and preset positions.
AC Power 
Source 
FrequencyThis setting may correct flickering caused by power line 
frequency.
50 Hz
 60 Hz (default) 
Automatic 
Focus RangeSet to Macro when viewing objects that are within 1 m (3 feet 
3 inches) of the camera. Set to Normal when viewing objects 
that are 1 m (3 feet 3 inches) or further from the camera.
 When positioning the camera in front of a window to view 
images on the other side of the window, set the Automatic 
Focus Range to Normal.
Mounting  Type Set to match the installation method used to mount the camera.
 When set to On the ceiling, the available tilt range is 0 to 
+90 degrees.
 When set to On the table, the available tilt range is -120 
to 0 degrees. 
						

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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— Current settings, 0—+90
 Maximum — Current settings, 0—+90
When the camera is mounted on a table
 Minimum — Current settings, -120—0
 Home Position
*2— Current settings, -120—0
 Maximum — Current settings, -120—0
The values must be selected as minimum home 
position maximum.
Note
 Your privacy may be compromised if the range is set 
incorrectly. Confirm the range after setup. Setting Description