Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm250 Operating Instructions

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Network Camera
Panasonic Network Camera Site: http://www.panasonic.com/netcam
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Model No.KX-HCM250 
						

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Network Camera.
Check the following items when unpacking.
For operation assistance:
Call1-800-272-7033
 Refer to the Panasonic Network Camera Site
http://www.panasonic.com/netcam Network Camera
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
AC Adaptor
Flexible Stand
Setup CD-ROM
Screws for Flexible Stand—1pc.
—1pc.
—1pc.
—1pc.
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—3pcs. 
						

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Network Camera Memo
SSID (ESSID) Encryption Password
Name and address of dealerDate of purchase
Serial Number
(Found on the rear side of the unit)MAC address
For your future referenceAttach your purchase receipt here. 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1.Read and understand all instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.After taking away the dust on the Fixed Focus Lens, wipe the Fixed Focus Lens
with lens cleaning paper.
6.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
7.Protect the AC adaptor cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
8.Only use attachments/accessories such as stands, tripods, and brackets
specified by the manufacturer.
9.Do not touch the unit or the AC adaptor during lightning storms.
10.Unplug the unit when unused for long periods of time.
11.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the unit has been damaged in any way, such as AC adaptor cord or plug is
damaged, the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

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Table of Contents
1 Product Introduction ...................................................... 7
1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera .................................................... 8
1.1.1 Main Features ............................................................................................. 8
1.1.2 System Requirements .............................................................................. 10
1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature ................................................ 11
1.2 Included Accessories...................................................................... 12
1.3 Camera Feature Locations ............................................................. 14
1.3.1 Front View ................................................................................................. 14
1.3.2 Rear View ................................................................................................. 15
1.3.3 Bottom View.............................................................................................. 15
2 Network Camera Setup ................................................ 16
2.1 Installation Procedure ..................................................................... 17
2.2 Network Camera Configuration Type .............................................. 18
2.3 How to turn on Network Camera for Installation ............................. 20
2.4 Network Parameters ....................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Preparing the Network Parameters for Network Camera ......................... 21
2.4.2 Setting IP Address of the PC in [Type 4] Configuration Type .................... 24
2.5 Proxy Server Setting ....................................................................... 26
2.6 Simple Installation using the Setup CD-ROM ................................. 28
2.7 Wireless Setup ............................................................................... 32
2.8 Network Camera Access from the Internet..................................... 37
3 Network Camera Screen and Setup Window ............. 39
3.1 Network Camera Flow Chart .......................................................... 40
3.2 Top Page......................................................................................... 41
3.3 Single Camera Screen ................................................................... 44
3.3.1 Using Operation Bar ................................................................................. 46
3.3.2 Using Pan/Tilt Operation ........................................................................... 47
3.3.3 Setting Preset Positioning and Home Positioning ..................................... 48
3.3.4 Viewing Buffered Image Screen ............................................................... 50
3.4 Multi-Camera Screen...................................................................... 52
3.5 Setup Page ..................................................................................... 53
3.5.1 Go to Top Page ......................................................................................... 57
3.5.2 Network..................................................................................................... 58 
						

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3.5.3 Name/Time................................................................................................62
3.5.4 Security: Administrator ..............................................................................64
3.5.5 Security: General User ..............................................................................66
3.5.6 Top View Image .........................................................................................68
3.5.7 Image Transfer ..........................................................................................70
3.5.8 Camera Setup ...........................................................................................82
3.5.9 Multi-Camera .............................................................................................85
3.5.10 External Output Control...........................................................................87
3.5.11 Indicator Control ......................................................................................88
3.5.12 Status ......................................................................................................89
3.5.13 Restart.....................................................................................................90
3.5.14 Update Firmware.....................................................................................91
3.5.15 Reset to Factory Default..........................................................................94
4 Technical Guides ......................................................... 95
4.1 Network Camera Installation........................................................... 96
4.1.1 Network Camera Mounting........................................................................97
4.2 Interfacing to the External I/O ....................................................... 102
4.3 ASCII and ISO-8859-1 Character Table ....................................... 104
4.4 Maintenance ................................................................................. 106
5 Specifications and Troubleshooting ........................ 107
5.1 Network Camera Reset Procedure—Default Settings .................. 108
5.2 Default Settings List ...................................................................... 109
5.3 Specifications ............................................................................... 115
5.4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 117
5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation ................................ 123
5.6 FCC and Other Information .......................................................... 125
5.7 Glossary ....................................................................................... 127
Index ................................................................................. 129 
						

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Section 1
Product Introduction 
						

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1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera
1.1.1 Main Features
Wireless Communication
Network Camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE 802.11b.
Wireless installation will play an increasing role in flexible mounting.
Communication via Ethernet
®(10Base-T) cable is also available.
Encryption establish the security on the wireless network.
Easy installation
Setup CD-ROM simplifies the installation. Insert the Setup CD-ROM and autorun
program should start the application automatically. This program automatically
finds Network Camera on the network.
High-Speed Motion JPEG
Network Camera has an integrated web server. Motion JPEG displays up to 15
frames per second, if the network provides enough bandwidth. To conserve
bandwidth,JPEG - Regularly Refreshcan be selected from Top Page. Image
Resolution, Image Quality, Refresh interval,Limit time of Continuous Motion
JPEGandOn the Air timefeatures can control the image field.
Remote Pan/Tilt
Pan/Tiltoperation can move the lens 120° horizontally and 45° vertically. This
movable lens allows you to see the situation widely where the object is. Operation
bar hasPreset PositioningandHome Positioningfeatures to register fixed
positions. Clicking the preset buttons moves the lens to the preset positions you
want to view. Single Camera screen hasClick to Centerfeature too. The object
on Single Camera screen can be centered by clicking on the image directly.
Multi-Camera Screen
UsingMulti-Camera screenyou can simultaneously view up to four Network
Cameras at various locations. Clicking on each Camera Name switches to the
Single Camera screen from the Multi-Camera screen. 
						

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Multi Client Access
NetworkCameraallowsupto30userstoviewMotionJPEGimage
simultaneously. Users can access the Top View Image screen (Single Camera/
Multi-Camera screen) from their own locations. Note that as the number of users
simultaneously connected to Network Camera increases, the overall motion
performance will decrease.
External I/O (Input/Output)
The external sensors/devices such as a door sensor can be connected via the
External Sensor Input. The external sensors/devices are customer provided.
The alarm/timer trigger can activate the Image Transfer feature, which can send
the images via e-mail or FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
External Device Control Outputcan send a signal to activate the external
devices such as a light around Network Camera.
Update Firmware
If new firmware is released, you can download the latest program from Network
Camera Technical Support Site. Installation is easy and fast. Refer to page 91 for
details.
Authentication
Authentication windowrequires you to enter the administrator/general user ID
and password. Password security can prevent unregistered users/intruders from
accessing your image from their web browsers. Refer to Section
1.1.3 Authentication—System Security Feature for details.
Multi-Language Display
Top Page, Single Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen can be displayed in
English (US), English (UK), French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. All
Setup windows are also changed when selecting English (US), English (UK) or
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1.1.2 System Requirements
The PC (Personal Computer) and the network must meet the following technical
specifications for Network Camera to work properly.
*
1Network Camera image is not displayed correctly in the Netscape®v6.x.
Use Netscape Navigator v4.7x.
Refer to Panasonic Network Camera Site
http://www.panasonic.com/netcamfor the latest information on web
browser.
Note
Pen t i um
®II 300 MHz or greater CPU is recommended to prevent performance
degradation.Item Description
Operating
SystemMicrosoft
®Windows®95, Microsoft Windows 98/SE
Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT
®4.0, Microsoft Windows XP
Network
ProtocolTCP/IP network protocol installed.
(HTTP, TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, ARP, ICMP)
Wireless LAN
StandardIEEE 802.11b
Interface10/100 Mbps Ethernet card for your network connection
Web browser*
1Internet Explorer 5.0 or later/Netscape Navigator®4.7x.
(NotincludedontheSetupCD-ROM).