Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm230 Operating Instructions

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Image flickers.  If the object is dark, the image will flicker. Make the
condition around Network Camera brighter.
 Wrong power line frequency makes images flicker.
Refer to page 78.
Refresh interval is
longer than the
setup. The traffic of the network, PC performance and the object
of the image affect the refresh interval. The network
congestion causes refresh interval slower than the set up.
 When more than one client are viewing, the refresh interval
becomes slower.
 Ethernet switching hub can smooth the refresh interval
especially in viewing on the Multi-Camera screen.
 Restrict the Max. Bandwidth Usage to improve network
traffic in viewing on the Multi-Camera screen.
Refer to page 57.
Suddenly image
changes to JPEG -
Regularly Refresh.The duration time to display Motion JPEG is limited onTo p
View Image Setting windowon page 64.
Only half of the
image is displayed.If using Internet Explorer 4.0, use Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
The unreadable
characters are
displayed. Use the operating system of the selected language.
 Set the Encoding or the Character Set of the selected
language on the web browser.
About Other Troubles
Problem Cause and Remedy
When you
cannot solve
your problem Call our customer call center at 1-800-272-7033.
 After the limited warranty, call our Continued Services
Technical Support Line at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262).About Top View Image screen
Problem Cause and Remedy 
						

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5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation
This procedure checks the Network Camera operation. IP address of the PC has
to be on the same network to be able to access Network Camera. If Top Page
appears, Network Camera has no defect.
1.Push theCLEAR SETTING buttonas illustrated on page 107. All settings on
Network Camera will be set to default.
2.Connect locally between the PC and Network Camera like[Ty p e 1]or[Ty p e
4]configuration type shown on page 18 and page 19.
3.Follow the next steps distinguished by the operating system in the next table
to openTCP/IP Properties window.
Note
When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log on as an
administrator to accessTCP/IP Properties window. TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating
SystemSteps
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me[Start]–>[Settings]–>[Control Panel]–>[Network]–>
Select[TCP/IP]with adaptor in use–>[Properties]–>
[Specify an IP address]
Windows NT[Start]–>[Settings]–>[Control Panel]–>[Network]–>
[Protocols]tab–>[TCP/IP Protocol]–>[Properties]–>
Select[Adaptor]in use–>[Specify an IP address]
Windows
2000[Start]–>[Settings]–>[Control Panel]–>[Network and
Dial-up Connections]–>[Local Area Connection Icon]in
use–>[Properties]–>Select Internet Protocol[TCP/IP]
–>[Properties]–>[Use the following IP address]
Windows XP[Start](–>[Settings])–>[Control Panel]–>[Network and
Internet Connections]–>[Network Connections]–>
[Local Area Connection Icon]in use–>[Properties]–>
Select Internet Protocol[TCP/IP]–>[Properties]–>[Use
the following IP address] 
						

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4.Record the currentTCP/IP propertiesof the PC. They are important in the
later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back.
5.Enter 192.168.0.250 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the
Subnet Mask field and click[OK].
(Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me must restart to activate the
entered TCP/IP properties.)
 Set up the unique IP address which does not overlap other IP
addresses on the network. Overlapped IP addresses on the network
cause the disorder of the network.
6.Start up the web browser. Enterhttp://192.168.0.253in the address field
and press[Enter]. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect.
Note
The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network
Camera. Refer to page 26.
7.Set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back to the previous settings recorded in
step 4.
Click the language to change the display. 
						

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5.6 FCC and Other Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Environment:Do not install Network Camera where the temperature is less than
-20 °C (-4 °F) or greater than 50 °C (122 °F). Allow 10 cm (4 inches) clearance
around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration, shock, or direct sunlight.
Routine care:Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any
abrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
If there is any trouble:Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate this device.
No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to
consequences resulting from the use or the damage or both of Network
Camera. 
						

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Index 
						

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A
AC adaptor 12, 20, 93, 115
ActiveX Controls 39
Administrator 60
Alarm Mode 68
Alarm trigger 68, 69
ASCII character table 103
Authentication 11, 36, 61, 63
Auto Adjustment 59
B
Brightness 79
Broadband Router 32
Buffered Image 46, 67, 69, 70, 73, 74, 76
C
Cabling 93
Camera Name 58
Camera Setup 78
Category 5 cable 93
CATV/xDSL/Optical cable modem 18
Circuit diagram 102
CLEAR SETTING button 15, 107
Click to Center 41
Configuration window 30
Connector Cover 93
D
Date and Time 58, 59
DC IN jack 15, 20, 93
DC plug 20, 93
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System)
57
Default Gateway 22, 56
Default Setting 90, 107, 108
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pro-
tocol) 56
DNS server address 22
E
E-mail 71, 73, 77
Ethernet 10
Ethernet port 15, 20, 93
Ethernet switching hub 18External Device Control Output 83, 101
External I/O 15, 101
External Output Control 83
External sensor 101
External Sensor Input 101
F
FCC and Other Information 124
File size of the image 57
Fixed Focus Lens 14
Flexible Stand 96, 97, 98
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 70, 73, 76
G
General User 62
Grounding (Earth) Terminal 15
H
Help 36, 42
Home Position Button 43, 44
Host Name 56
I
Image Quality 42
Image Size 42
Image Transfer 66
Important Safety Instructions 4
Indicator 14, 84
Indicator Control 84
Interface 10
Internet Connection 18
Internet Direct Connection 19
Internet Explorer 10
IP (Internet Protocol) address 22, 25, 56,
82
J
JPEG - Regularly Refresh 38, 47, 65
L
LAN/Intranet 18
Lens Cover 105
Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG 65 
						

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M
MAC address 15, 29
Max. Bandwidth Usage 22, 57
Motion JPEG 38
Mounting 96
MS-DOS Prompt 23
Multi Client Access 9
Multi-Camera 48, 81
Multi-Language 37, 64
N
Netscape Navigator 10
Network Protocol 10
Network window 54
Non Transfer mode 67
NTP (Network Time Protocol) 59
O
On the Air time 65
Operating System 10
Operation Bar 42
P
Pan Range 79
Pan/Tilt 14, 43, 79
Pan/Tilt Scan 43
Password 11, 36, 61, 63
Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) 32
Port No. 22, 55
Power Line Frequency 79
Power Supply 115
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet) 19
Preset Button 44, 45
Preset Positioning 44, 79
Primary time 69, 73, 75
Private IP address 25
Putty 95
R
Resolution 42, 65
Restart 86
RJ-45 connector 115
S
Screws 12, 94
Screws for Flexible Stand 12, 97, 98
Secondary time 69, 75
Security 11, 36, 60, 62
Self Bonding tape 95, 97, 98
Serial Number 15
Setup CD-ROM 12, 13
Setup Page 49
Single Camera 40
Splash Resistant body 8, 92
Static 22, 56
Status 85
Subnet Mask 22, 25, 56
Sunshade 94
T
TCP/IP 10
TCP/IP Properties window 24, 25, 122
Tilt Range 79
Timer Mode 74
Timertrigger75
Top Page 31, 33, 36, 37, 53, 123
Top View Image 36, 64
Tripod Mounting Hole 15
U
Update Firmware 87
W
Web browser 10
White Balance 78, 114
Windows 10, 24, 122 
						

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Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
Symptom
Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.
Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to
executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.
When you ship the product
Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory.
Call 1-800-272-7033 for the location of an authorized servicenter.
This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America.
Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws.
After the limited warranty, please contact our Continued Services Technical Support Line
at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262). If you have difficulty reaching this number, it may
be blocked by your phone company. Please contact your local phone company to correct
this.
For product service
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