Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm110a Operating Instructions

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Network Camera
Panasonic Network Camera Website: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.  KX-HCM110A 
						

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Main Features
IPv6*1 Network Camera
Your Panasonic Network Camera supports IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6), IPv6 
was created to address the additional IP addresses that will be needed as the 
Internet continues to expand. Since the camera also supports IPv4 thats currently 
used, it is dual stack design will seamlessly operate while IPv6 is phased in. For 
more information in IPv6 you wish to visit http://www.ipv6.org/. See page 
15 for 
more information.
Audio 2-way Communication*2 (Walkie-talkie Type)
Your Panasonic Network Camera now provides 2-way audio, between the camera 
and your PC. You will be able to hear the person on camera and respond using a 
microphone connected to your PCs sound card (customer-provided.) They will 
hear your response through the amplified speaker (customer-provided) connected 
to the camera. 
For example, the camera can be used in the following various locations:
• In the babys room, to hear if the baby is crying.
 At the front door, to see and hear who is at the door.
 In the childrens play room, to see and hear if they are safe.
Note
PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording may 
be PROHIBITED by law. This device should be used only in compliance with 
all applicable federal, state and local statutes.
Digital zoom feature*3
Camera has a 10x digital zoom feature. 
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the size of the object on the Single 
Camera screen, the Multi Camera screen, and the Buffered Image screen. 
Therefore, it will be easy to view the object that located to a distant place.
*4 A mouse 
wheel operation and clicking the right mouse button increase or decrease the size 
of the object on the Single Camera screen.
*1To connect in IPv6, subscribe to the ISPs IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack or IPv6 over IPv4 
Tunneling service. The camera does not work in IPv6-only network.
*2Audio feature does not work on cell phones. Talk button and Listen button cannot be used 
simultaneously. In consequence of traffic and network environments, the audio may be 
delayed or may break up.
*3This feature is not available when viewing on a cell phone.*4As the magnification increases, the image quality decreases. 
						

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Various Camera Control Features
The camera pans or tilts fast in maximum 80 ° per second. You can control the 
camera at high speed from your PC or cell phone. Alarm position feature also 
allows the camera to automatically turn the lens to the alarm position. Additionally, 
the following control features are available to easily and quickly monitor the 
camera.
Multi-Camera Support
Multi-Camera page displays up to 4 cameras while supporting each audio 2-way 
communication. The previous model displays only 4 cameras, but this camera can 
switch 3 sets of 4 cameras. Additionally, the camera can displays maximum 12 
cameras on a page in a static image.
DynamicDNS Service Support
DynamicDNS service allows you to access the camera over the Internet with your 
favorite domain name (e.g. bob.viewnetcam.com) instead of a global IP address.
Multi-Language Display
Top page, Single Camera and Multi-Camera page can be displayed in English, 
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. The 
Setup, Maintenance and Support pages are displayed only in English or Japanese.
Motion Detection feature
Camera has a Motion Detection feature that detects movement, such as people, 
based on the preset threshold and sensitivity of Camera.
 
You can buffer the camera images, transfer to an FTP server or send E-mails using 
the Motion Detection function as a trigger.
Click to Center.........When you click a certain point on the camera image, the 
point is centered on the image.
Preset Position.........You can register 8 preset positions. When you click each 
button, the image switches to its position.
Output Control.........You can control the external devices (Open or Short to 
GND) (E.g., turning the light on or ringing a buzzer). 
						

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How to Use This Documentation
The camera includes the following 4 manual types.
Installation
Installation provides explanations for items included with the camera.
Getting Started
Getting Started provides explanations for the initial configuration and the ways 
of camera mount. The Getting Started helps you to easily configure the 
camera.
Operating Instructions (This manual)
Operating Instructions explains about operations, settings, features and the 
cleaning method when using the camera.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting provides explanations for troubleshooting tips.
Trademarks
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 This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
Abbreviations
 UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play.
 Network Camera is called Camera in this Operating Instructions. 
						

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System Requirements for your PC
Your PC (Personal Computer) and network must meet the following technical 
specifications for the camera to work properly.
For IPv4 Connection
ItemDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 
Microsoft® Windows® Me, Microsoft® Windows® 98SE
CPUFor viewing single camera
Pentium® III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.)
For viewing multiple cameras
Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.)
ProtocolTCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
Interface10/100 Mbps network card installed
Web BrowserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD-
ROM)
AudioAudio input/output feature (Microphone or speaker) 
						

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Note
See Panasonic Network Camera support website at  
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for the latest 
information about web browser.
 
 
For IPv6 Connection
ItemDescription
Operating 
SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later
CPUFor viewing single camera
Pentium III (800 MHz or greater is recommended.)
For viewing multiple cameras
Pentium 4 (1.8 GHz or greater is recommended.)
ProtocolTCP/IP protocol (HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ICMPv6, NDP)
Interface10/100 Mbps network card installed
Web BrowserInternet Explorer 6.0 or later (Not included on the Setup CD-
ROM)
AudioAudio input/output feature (Microphone or speaker) 
						

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Camera Feature Locations
Front View
Indicator Display
*1 The indicator turns orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*2 The indicator blinks orange if the camera is not connected to the LAN.
*3 See page 4 of the Troubleshooting on the Setup CD-ROM.
 
 
Lens Cover
Lens (0.5 m [about 20 inches]—Unlimited)
 
 
Indicator
The indicator color shows camera status.
Microphone
The microphone picks up audio around the camera. 
(See page 30)
Power
on
Normal Operation*
1
Updating FirmwareGetting IP address*
2 
Got IP addressSetting
Finished settingNot on the LAN
Orange blinking
Orange blinking
(The camera restarts after that.)
Pressing FACTORY 
DEFAULT RESET buttonOrange blinking Turning off
UPnP
TM Failure Orange blinking (About a 2-second interval) On the LAN
Using 
DHCP Automatic
Setup
Internal FailureRed blinking*3
Orange blinking Green
Green
Green
GreenGreen blinking
Green blinking Green blinking
Green blinking 
						

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Side View
Bottom View
 
 
FACTORY DEFAULT RESET Button
Resets settings to default (see page 
147).
Stand/Tripod Mounting Hole (See the Getting Started.) 
						

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Rear View
Stand 
Mounting Hole
(See the 
Getting 
Started.)
DC IN jack
(See the 
Getting 
Started.)
External I/O
(See page 145)
 
MAC Address 
(See the Getting Started.) 
and Serial number (S/N) 
is indicated on the label.
Ethernet (LAN) port
(See the Getting Started.)
Hook for Audio Cables
(See the Getting Started.)
Hook for AC adaptor 
Cord
(See the Getting Started.)
Audio Output Terminal
(See page 31)
External Microphone 
Input Terminal
(See page 31) 
						

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Table of Contents
1 Camera Monitoring .....................................................13
1.1 Accessing the Camera .................................................................13
1.1.1 To Access the Camera in IPv6.................................................................15
1.2 Viewing Single Camera page .......................................................17
1.2.1 Auto Centering the Image (Click to Center) .............................................21
1.2.2 Capturing a Still Image ............................................................................22
1.2.3 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................23
1.2.4 Zooming In and Out .................................................................................25
1.2.5 Setting Home Position/Alarm Position/Preset Button ..............................26
1.3 Listening to Camera Audio—Talking to the Camera ....................30
1.4 Viewing Multi-Camera page .........................................................33
1.5 Viewing Buffered Image page ......................................................35
1.5.1 Deleting Buffered Images ........................................................................37
1.6 Viewing Still Images on Your Cell Phone .....................................38
2 Various Camera Features ...........................................40
2.1 Using Camera Features ...............................................................40
2.2 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv4 Network ............................43
2.3 Connecting the Camera to Your IPv6 Network ............................48
2.4 What is IPsec? .............................................................................52
2.5 Encrypt the Camera Image in Transport Mode ............................55
2.6 Encrypt the Camera Image in Tunnel Mode.................................58
2.7 Using UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) ....................................62
2.7.1 Connecting the Camera to a Router Supporting UPnP™ (IPv4 Only) ....63
2.7.2Connecting the Camera to a Router Not Supporting UPnP™ (IPv4 Only).........64
2.8 Registering with the DynamicDNS service ..................................65
2.8.1 DynamicDNS Service (IPv4/IPv6) ...........................................................68
2.9 Setting Date and Time .................................................................70
2.10 Changing Camera Settings ..........................................................73
2.11 Adjusting Audio ............................................................................78
2.12 Changing Authentication Setting and Administrator User Name and 
Pa ssword
.....................................................................................80
2.13 Logging in to the Camera.............................................................83
2.14 Creating, Modifying or Deleting General Users ...........................84