Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM403A Operating Guide
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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 Receiving Device Integrated The camera is compliant with PoE (IEEE 802.3af) standards, contains a power receiving device that enables it to receive power via an Ethernet cable, and supports PoE *2. This allows you to mount the camera even if there is no power outlet near the installation position, and saves the cost of installing a new power outlet. In addition, since power can be supplied through a 100 m long cable from the PoE hub, the camera can be installed in a wide range of positions. Data transmission is also performed via the Ethernet cable, so the connection of several cables is not necessary. This allows you to mount the camera neatly considering the esthetic appearance of the installation position. The power can also be supplied via an optional AC adaptor (Order No.: BB- HCA2A) when a power outlet is situated near the installation position. 10x Digital Zoom Feature*3 The camera has a 10x digital zoom feature that allows you to increase the size of a monitored object up to 10 times. This makes it easier to view objects that are located far away from the camera. In addition, each user can use this digital zoom feature. Therefore, when accessing one camera from multiple positions, each user can view camera images with various magnifications without affecting other users. Audio 2-way Communication*4 (Walkie-talkie Type) 2-way audio communication (Walkie-talkie Type) is available for use between the camera and a PC that displays camera images by using an internal microphone or a customer-provided external microphone and speaker with a built-in amplifier. This allows you to send your voice to the camera from your PC as well as to view camera images or listen to the sounds sent from the camera position to the PC. *1 Optical zoom type cameras: Panasonic Network Cameras such as BB-HCM381A or BB- HCE481A. *2 PoE supported: PoE stands for Power over Ethernet. To use PoE, a PoE hub is necessary. *3 10x digital zoom feature: As the magnifica tion increases, the image quality decreases. This feature is not available from cell phones. *4 Audio 2-way Communication: This feature is not available from cell phones. The Talk button and Listen button cannot be used simultaneously. Depending on the network environment and traffic conditions, the audio may be delayed or may break up.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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 Green blinking
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 (See Installation Guide) External I/O (See page 151) DC IN jack (See Getting Started)
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 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 recommended.