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 record camera images (640 x 480 dots, 320 x 240 dots, 160 x 120 dots) 
without recording them onto a PC via a network.
In addition, enabling the Alarm Detection function using a customer-provided 
switch allows you to record camera images to the SD memory card directly. This 
can be triggered by signals such as turning on a light or opening or closing a door.
If you enable 1-minute interval timer buffer/transfer with a 2 GB SD memory card, 
you can record approx. 110,000
*8 images (320 x 240 resolution and standard 
quality) for about 80 days.
Multi-Camera Page*9
The Multi-Camera page displays camera images from up to 4 cameras on a single 
web browser, and supports audio 2-way communication (Walkie-talkie Type). This 
camera allows you to switch between 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, static 
images from a maximum of 12 cameras can be displayed on a single page.
Other Features
• The 320,000-pixel color CCD sensor
 Color Night View mode
 IPv4/IPv6 dual stack supported
*5 Motion Detection: The detection level varies depending on the resolution, image quality, or 
object. The feature may not work depending on the detection level.
*6 FTP: This stands for File Transfer Protocol, and is used for transferring files in networks such 
as the Internet and intranets.
*7 SD Memory Card: The camera supports 2 GB, 1 GB, 512 MB, 256 MB, 128 MB or 64 MB 
Panasonic SD memory cards (customer-provided).
*8 About 110,000 images: Only images can be recorded. Sounds cannot be recorded.
*9 Multi-Camera Page: The feature can be used by registering the IP addresses of cameras to a 
single camera beforehand. 
						

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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.
Trademarks
 Adobe, Acrobat and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
 Microsoft, Windows, Hotmail and ActiveX are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
 SD Logo is a trademark.
 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
 Screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
 All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective 
owners. 
						

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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 View............................................................................................... 9
1.2 How to Turn on the Camera ......................................................... 10
1.3 Accessing the Camera ................................................................ 11
1.3.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6................................................................. 13
1.4 Viewing the Single Camera page ................................................ 15
1.4.1 Displaying the Banner .............................................................................. 18
1.4.2 Zooming In and Out ................................................................................. 19
1.4.3 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) ............................................. 20
1.4.4 Tilt Operation ........................................................................................... 21
1.4.5 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................ 22
1.4.6 Using the Operation Bar .......................................................................... 23
1.4.7 Setting the Home Position (the administrator only).................................. 24
1.5 Listening to Camera Audio and Talking through the Camera ...... 25
1.6 Viewing the Multi-Camera page................................................... 27
1.7 Viewing the Buffered Image page................................................ 29
1.7.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................ 31
1.8 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone ..................................... 32
1.8.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your Cell Phone ................. 34
2 Using the Cameras Basic Features ......................... 35
2.1 Setup Page of the Camera .......................................................... 35
2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network ............................ 38
2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network ............................ 43
2.4 What is IPsec?............................................................................. 47
2.5 Encrypting the Camera Image in Transport Mode ....................... 50
2.6 Encrypting the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode ........................... 53
2.7 Using UPnP
™ (Universal Plug and Play) ..................................... 57
2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Supports UPnP™ (IPv4 Only) . 58
2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does Not Support UPnP™
 (IPv4 Only) .............................................................................................. 58
2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS Service ................................. 60 
						

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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 Authentication Setting and Administrator User 
Name and Password.................................................................... 75
3.2 Logging in to the Camera ............................................................ 79
3.3 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ........................... 80
4 Buffering or Transferring Images .............................. 83
4.1 Procedures of Buffering or Transferring Images .......................... 83
4.2 Buffering or Transferring Images by Timer................................... 84
4.3 Buffering or Transferring Images by Alarm Signal ....................... 94
4.4 Buffering or Transferring Images by Motion Detection Signal .... 106
4.5 Transferring Camera Images in Transport Mode ....................... 118
4.6 Transferring Camera Images in Tunnel Mode ............................ 119
4.7 Setting the Motion Detection ..................................................... 120
4.8 Setting Alarm Log Notification ................................................... 124
4.9 Using the SD Memory Card....................................................... 127
4.9.1 Format the SD Memory Card ................................................................ 129
4.9.2 Start the SD Memory Recording............................................................ 130
4.9.3 Stop the SD Memory Recording ............................................................ 131
5 Using Other Features ............................................... 132
5.1 Changing Initial Settings on the Single Camera page or 
the Multi-Camera page .............................................................. 132
5.2 Configuring Multiple Cameras ................................................... 135
5.3 Specifying Operation Time ........................................................ 137
5.4 Controlling External Output ....................................................... 139
5.5 Changing the Indicator Display .................................................. 140
6 Camera Maintenance................................................ 141
6.1 Maintenance page ..................................................................... 141 
						

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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 Firmware............................................................. 145
6.1.6 Creating the Configuration File .............................................................. 147
6.1.7 Loading Settings from a Configuration File............................................ 148
6.1.8 Resetting the Camera to Factory Default............................................... 149
6.2 Support page ............................................................................. 150
6.2.1 The Help page ....................................................................................... 150
6.2.2 Product Information ............................................................................... 150
6.2.3 Support Information ............................................................................... 150
6.3 External I/O................................................................................ 151
7 Other Information ..................................................... 153
7.1 FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button ......................................... 153
7.2 Cleaning .................................................................................... 154
7.3 Setting an IP Address on Your PC ............................................. 155
7.4 Using Setup Program ................................................................ 156
7.5 Setting Your PC ......................................................................... 162
7.5.1 Setting Proxy Server Settings on a Web Browser ................................. 162
7.5.2 Setting UPnP™ to Display Camera Shortcut in My Network Places ..... 165
7.5.3 Setting the Internet Temporary File Setting on the Web Browser .......... 165
7.6 Default Setting List..................................................................... 166
7.7 ASCII Character Table ............................................................... 176
7.8 File Size and Number of Buffered Images ................................. 177
7.9 Number of Images on the SD Memory Card ............................. 178
7.10 Specifications ............................................................................ 179
8 Index .......................................................................... 182 
						

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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 microphone picks up audio 
around the camera (see page 25).Lens Cover
Lens
0.5 m (1 feet 8 inches) 
—Infinity
Power
on
Normal Operation
Updating FirmwareGetting IP address*
1 
Got IP addressSetting
Finished setting
Orange blinking
(The camera restarts after that.)
FACTORY DEFAULT 
RESET button pressedOrange blinking Turning off
UPnP
TM Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval) On LAN
Using 
DHCP Automatic
Setup
Internal Failure
Red blinking*2
Orange blinking Green
Green
Green
GreenGreen blinking
Green blinking Green blinking
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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 
(See Installation 
Guide)
External I/O
(See page 151)
DC IN jack
(See Getting Started) 
						

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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 adaptor is not necessary.)
 Connecting the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the PoE hub turns the 
camera on.
 Disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the PoE hub turns 
the camera off.
Note
 Using both the AC adaptor and PoE hub simultaneously will not cause the 
camera to malfunction, but using either one of the two methods is 
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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 address bar.
 If the camera image is not displayed, see Camera Image/Page Display 
Troubleshooting on page 9 of Troubleshooting on the CD-ROM.
3.The Enter Network Password window is displayed. Enter the user name and 
password that you set previously, and click [OK].
Note
 When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: 
Administrator page, the authentication window will not be displayed. E.g. http://192.168.0.253:50000 (in IPv4)
http:// .viewnetcam.com:50000 (in IPv6) 
						

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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 [Multi-Camera] and [Buffered Image] tabs will not 
be displayed.
5.Close the web browser.Select a language
Version Number
Displays IPv4, IPv6 
or IPsec connection.
ATo Single Camera page (page 15)BTo Multi-Camera page (page 27)
CTo Buffered Image page (page 29)DTo Setup page (page 35)
ETo Maintenance page (page 141)FTo Support page (page 150)
GTo log in to the camera (page 79)
ABCDEFG