Panasonic Network Camera BB-HCM403A Getting Started Manual

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Motion Detection Feature*5
The camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects changes in movement 
within the cameras display range. In addition, the camera can buffer the images 
before and after the Motion Detection on an SD memory card that can be inserted 
into the camera, and can transfer images to PCs or cell phones via E-mail or FTP
*6, 
if specified beforehand.
SD Memory Card Recording
The camera has an SD memory card slot. Inserting an SD memory card*7 allows 
you to...

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Abbreviations
 UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.
 Network Camera is called Camera in this manual.
 Setup CD-ROM is called CD-ROM in this manual.
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Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring ....................................................... 8
1.1 Feature Locations .......................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Front View .................................................................................................. 8
1.1.2 Side View ................................................................................................... 9
1.1.3 Bottom...

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2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6) ........................................................... 65
2.9 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................... 67
2.10 Changing Camera Settings ......................................................... 70
2.11 Adjusting Audio ............................................................................ 73
3 Registering Users ....................................................... 75
3.1 Changing the...

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6.1.1 Confirming the Status ............................................................................ 142
6.1.2 Confirming Session Status .................................................................... 142
6.1.3 Confirming Alarm Logs .......................................................................... 143
6.1.4 Restarting the Camera .......................................................................... 144
6.1.5 Updating the Camera...

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1Table of  Contents1 Camera Monitoring
1.1 Feature Locations
1.1.1 Front View
Indicator Display
*1 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*2 See pages 3–6 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM for information on indicator error codes.
SD Memory Card Cover
Protects the SD Memory Card 
from dust. Remove the cover only 
when removing the SD Memory 
Card (see page 127).
Indicator
The indicator color shows camera 
status (see page 140).
Microphone
The...

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1.1.2 Side View
1.1.3 Bottom View
SD Memory Card Slot
(See page 127)FACTORY DEFAULT 
RESET button
Resets settings to 
default (See page 
153)
MAC Address and
Serial Number are
indicated on the label.
Ethernet (LAN) port
(See Getting Started)
Audio Output Terminal
(See page 26)
External Microphone
Input Terminal
(See page 26)Hole for the Safety Wire 
(See Installation Guide)
Hole for Ceiling Plate A 
Used for ceiling mounting. 
(See Installation Guide)
Hook for AC adaptor 
cord...

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1.2 How to Turn on the Camera
The camera supports two power supply methods: via an AC adaptor (Model No. 
BB-HCA2A: Option) and from a PoE hub through an Ethernet cable. To turn the 
camera on/off, follow the instructions described below.
When using the AC Adaptor (Model No. BB-HCA2A: Option)
 Connecting the plug of the AC cord to the outlet turns the camera on.
 Disconnecting the plug of the AC cord from the outlet turns the camera off.
When using a PoE hub (Connecting the AC...

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1.3 Accessing the Camera
1.Start up the web browser on your PC.
2.Enter http://IPv4 Address (or URL):Port Number on the address bar, and 
press [Enter] on the keyboard.
 When the port number is 80 (default), you do not need to include the port 
number in the address. See page 40 for details about the port number.
 For IPv6 connection, see page 13 and page 14, and confirm that your 
equipment meets the requirements. 
Enter http://(IPv6-registered URL):Port Number
 on the...

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4.Click the following tabs to display each page.
Note
 When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the [Setup] 
and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed. Additionally, when [Do not permit 
access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile only)] is 
set on the Security: Administrator page, the [Login] tab will not be displayed.
 If [View Multi-Camera page] or [View Buffered Image page] is not permitted on 
the General User page, the...