Panasonic Network Camera BB HCM403A Operating Guide

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Using the digital zoom feature on the Buffered Image page
 The 10x digital zoom is available. You can zoom in and out using the mouse or 
scroll wheel (see page 19).
 The zoom depth (x1.0—x10.0) is displayed while zooming.
 As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases.
Note
 It may take a long time to save a large number of images depending on the 
network environment, resolution or quality of the images.
 The buffered images are displayed chronologically.
 Date, time and frame number are not displayed in play mode.
 Still images (not being played) from the Buffered Image page can be saved. Put 
the cursor on the image, and right-click it. Then select [Save Picture As...].
 The maximum number of buffered images changes depending on resolution, 
image quality and the specific images the camera is buffering. At 320 x 240 
pixels resolution and standard quality, the camera can buffer about 125 frames. 
(If 3 triggers are enabled [maximum 5 triggers], the internal memory or the SD 
memory card capacity is divided into 3 sections. In this case, each trigger can 
buffer about 40 frames.) See page 177 for more details regarding the internal 
memory capacity. See page 178 for the SD memory card capacity.
1.7.1 Deleting Buffered Images
If you intend to delete images for each transfer method, click [Delete Buffered 
Images] on the Trigger page (see page 84, page 94, or page 106).
Note
 If you click [Save] on the Trigger page, all buffered images on the SD memory 
card are deleted.
 If you are buffering images to the internal memory, the following operations also 
delete all buffered images.
– Turning off or restarting the camera.
– Updating the camera.
– Resetting the camera to default.
– Saving the Date and Time page.
– Changing the Enable/Disable settings on the Image Buffer/Transfer page 
(see page 84, page 94, or page 106). 
						

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1.8 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone
Still images can be viewed over the Internet from a compatible cell phone.
Enter http://IP address (or URL):Port Number/Mobile
 on a cell phone and 
press [OK]. 
 When the port number is set to 80 (default), it is not required.
 Access to the camera from cell phones must be allowed.
 When an authentication window is displayed, enter the administrators or 
general users user name and password.
 A still image is displayed. (Video [Motion JPEG] cannot be displayed.) E.g.
http:// . . . :50000/Mobile
(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/Mobile)
(1) Pressing 5 will refresh the image.
(2) 160 x 120 resolution is displayed on 
the first access. Pressing 0 switches the 
resolution to 320 x 240.
(3) Displays up to 50 Logs in order of 
time, when logging in as an administrator 
(see below).
(4) Allows you to use your cell phone to 
enable/disable the image buffer/transfer 
feature (see page 34).
(5) Goes to the control page.
(6) Displays the number of new logs.
(7) Displays the date and time, the kind of 
signal and sensor.
(8) Goes to the control page.
Display
A1 R
A2 F
MDOperation
Alarm1
Alarm2
Motion 
DetectionSignal
Rising: 
GND to Open (High)
Falling: 
Open (High) to GND
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Note
 Audio feature does not work on cell phones.
 If the features are not permitted on the General User page (see page 80), the 
buttons related with the features are not displayed.
 If the image is not displayed properly, try the following 2 URLs.
 Some cell phones are not compatible with Panasonic Network Cameras. Some 
phones may allow viewing only on port 80, and some may not support 
password authentication. See the Panasonic Network Camera support website 
at http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for a list of cell 
phones, and their level of compatibility with the Panasonic Network Camera.
 Some cell phones display images at a decreased size.
 If [Permit access from guest users] or [Permit access from guest users (mobile 
only)] is selected, users can access cell phone-specific screens via a cell 
phone or PC without the need for authentication (see page 75).
 Only administrators can operate the Alarm Log and Buffer/Transfer.1.http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileH
 for HTML.
(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileH)
2.http:// IP address(or URL):Port Number/MobileX
 for XHTML.
(or .viewnetcam.com:50000/MobileX) 
						

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1.8.1 Enabling or Disabling the Buffer/Transfer on your 
Cell Phone
1.Access camera images from your cell phone, and log in as an administrator.
2.Select [Buffer/Transfer].
3.Select a trigger number that you want to enable or disable.
Example: Enabling the Buffer/Transfer setting (No.1).
 Selecting [Control Page] changes to the previous page.
4.Select [Save].
 Selecting [Save] enables or disables the buffer/transfer settings, and all 
buffered images will be deleted.
 Selecting [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes. 
						

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2 Using the Cameras Basic Features
2.1 Setup Page of the Camera
1.Access the camera (see page 11).
 The Top page is displayed.
Note
 When [Permit access from guest users] is set on the Security: 
Administrator page, click the [Login] tab and log in as an administrator.
 When users other than an administrator are accessing the camera, the 
[Setup] and [Maintenance] tabs are not displayed.
 If [View Multi-Camera page] or [View Buffered Image page] is not 
permitted on the General User page, the [Multi-Camera] or [Buffered 
Image] tab will not be displayed.
2.Click the [Setup] tab at the top of the page.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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(10)—
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(11)
(12)
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Basic
(1) Network (IPv4)Configures the IPv4 network settings to connect the 
camera to the network (see page 38).
(2) Network (IPv6)Configures the IPv6 network settings to connect the 
camera to the network (see page 43).
(3) IPsecEnables IPsec (Transport or Tunnel mode) (see page 
47).
(4) UPnPEnables automatic port forwarding and creates a 
shortcut to the camera (see page 57).
(5) DynamicDNSRegisters with a DNS service, such as Viewnetcam.com 
service (see page 60).
(6) Date and TimeSets the date and time, automatic time adjustment and 
daylight saving time settings (see page 67).
(7) CameraSets camera name, white balance and color night view 
(see page 70).
(8) AudioSets output, volume, PC audio input timeout, input, 
camera microphone sensitivity and mute during tilt 
settings (see page 73).
Account
(9) Administrator
*1Sets authentication and administrator security (user 
name and password) (see page 75).
(10)
General User
*1Sets general user security (user name and password) 
and access levels (see page 80).
Buffer/Transfer
(11) TriggerSets image buffer or transfer by timer, alarm, or motion 
detection (see page 84, page 94, or page 106).
(12) Motion 
DetectionSets the threshold and sensitivity for motion detection 
(see page 120).
(13) Alarm LogSets the information required to send log notifications by 
e-mail (see page 124).
Advanced
(14) Image DisplaySets the resolution, image quality and refresh interval of 
the Single Camera and Multi-Camera page, as well as 
time stamp setting, language and banner (see page 
132).
(15)
Multi-Camera
*1Sets the camera IP address or host name, and camera 
name on the Multi-Camera page (maximum 12 
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(16) Operation 
TimeSets the time period to display camera images (see 
page 137).
(17) External 
OutputSets the external output terminal of the External I/O (see 
page 139).
(18) Indicator 
ControlSets the indicator display (see page 140).
*1 If you change the [Administrator], [General User], or [Multi-Camera Setup page] settings, 
changes will not be applied to video (Motion JPEG) viewers. Restart the camera to apply 
changes to all video viewers. 
						

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2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network
The Network page offers three options to configure the camera in IPv4.
 [Automatic Setup] automatically assigns an unused IP address to the camera, 
and uses UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) to configure your router.
 [Static] allows the user to use a specific IP address.
 [DHCP] is offered for ISPs that require this option.
1.Click [Network (IPv4)] on the Setup page.
2.Click a connection mode.
 See below for details of each connection mode.
3.Enter each parameter in the relevant data field.
Automatic Setup
The camera automatically obtains the network settings (subnet mask, default 
gateway and DNS server address) using the routers or ISPs DHCP feature. 
The camera also automatically searches for an unused IP address on your 
network. If you select [Yes] for Allow Access from the Internet, the camera 
automatically enables port forwarding using UPnP™. In this case, the camera 
automatically searches for an unused port number on your network in  order 
of 80 and from 50000 to 50050.
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without saving 
changes.
Most common mode of setup.
Uses a static IP address.
Uses ISP DHCP server function. 
						

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4.Click [Save] when finished.
 The new settings are saved.
 When finished, the following page is displayed. 
Automatic Setup or DHCP Setup
Static Setup
Note
 The current network settings are shown on the Status page in the 
Maintenance section (see page 142).
5.Click [Restart].
 The camera restarts, and the Top page is displayed.
 Checking [Yes] for [Allow Access from the Internet] on [Automatic Setup] 
may not display the Top page, because the port number may change. Use 
the Setup Program to access the camera.DHCP Setup Static Setup
 Clicking [Cancel] takes you back to the previous page without 
saving changes. 
						

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Note
 If you do not know the camera IP address when setting [Automatic Setup] 
or [DHCP Setup], it can be searched for by the Setup Program (see page 
156).
 When the camera is restarted, all buffered images in the internal memory 
are deleted. The buffered images on the SD memory card are not deleted.
Setting Description
Allow Access from 
the Internet 
(Automatic Setup 
Only) The allow Access from the Internet setting 
automatically configures the routers Port Forwarding 
setting (some routers call it Address Translation, 
Static IP Masquerade, Virtual Server or Port 
Mapping). To enable Internet access to the camera, 
check [Yes]. In this case, the camera automatically 
searches for unused port number on your network in  
order of 80 and from 50000 to 50050. To disable 
Internet access to the camera, check [No]. 
Network 
Configuration from 
Setup Program 
(Static/DHCP Only) To prohibit the Setup Program from changing the 
network settings, uncheck the box.
Por t Number 
(Static/DHCP Only) The default port number is 80. When you use multiple 
cameras with a router on your network, each camera 
must be assigned its own port number (see page 58 
2.7.2 Connecting the Camera to a Router that Does 
Not Support UPnP
™ (IPv4 Only)).
– Do not set the following port numbers.
FTP: 20 and 21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, 
POP3: 110, HTTPS: 443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 
6661—6667.
 Enter a number between 1—65535.
 Some ISPs do not allow you to use port 80. Ask your 
ISP or network administrator about which port 
numbers are accessible over the Internet.
 IP address
 Subnet Mask
(Static Only) If your ISP or network administrator specifies an IP 
address and subnet mask, enter them in each data 
field.
 If you use the camera on a LAN, set an IP address with 
the same class as your PC (see page 155).
 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.