Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM403A Operating Guide

Operating Instructions
Network Camera
Please read this manual before using, and save this manual for future reference.
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.BB-HCM403A
(PoE Ready)
Indoor Ceiling Use Only 

Operating Instructions
2
Main Features
Dome-shaped Camera for Neat Mounting on the Ceiling
This is a dome-shaped camera with integrated mounting hardware ideal for indoor 
ceiling use. Conventionally, to mount our cameras (other than the optical zoom 
type
*1) on the ceiling, a separate dedicated stand was necessary.
The integration of the mount equipment and the neat design of the dome shape 
allow you to mount the camera anywhere conveniently.
PoE*2 (Power over Ethernet) Compliant with a Power...

Operating Instructions
3
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...

Operating Instructions
4
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...

Operating Instructions
5
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...

Operating Instructions
6
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...

Operating Instructions
7
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...

Operating Instructions
8
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...

Operating Instructions
9
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...

Operating Instructions
10
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...