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Notes
 The refresh interval becomes longer as more clients access Network
Camera.
 The image resolution, image quality and object situation affect the
number of frames in the Buffered Image.
 If internal memory is filled after clicking[Start Capture], the image
buffering will stop automatically.
To save still images on your PC
The PC can save still images taken by JPEG - Regularly Refresh and Buffered
Image. The refresh interval of JPEG - Regularly Refresh should be 30 seconds
or more in saving the image.
To save the image, place the cursor on the image and click the right button
of the mouse. Then select Save Picture As.... Enter a picture name and
save.
Note
The PC cannot save Motion JPEG and[Play]modeimages of Buffered
Image. [Start Capture]:[Start Capture]saves the individual images to the
internal memory. Network traffic, PC performance, image
quality and image resolution influence[Play]modetime
and the refresh interval of the image. The resolution is the
same as the current image settings. At a resolution of 320
x 240 in standard, Network Camera stores approximately
560 frames.
[Viewer]:[Viewer]enables you to view the buffered image by
clicking[Start Capture].
[Primary]:[Primary]enables you to view the buffered image in the
primary time in the Alarm/Timer mode.
[Secondary]:[Secondary]enables you to view the buffered image in
the secondary time in the Alarm/Timer mode. 
						

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3.4 Multi-Camera Screen
Four separate Network Camera images can be displayed in both Motion JPEG
and JPEG - Regularly Refresh. The Pan/Tilt operation cannot be operated on the
Multi-Camera screen. You can jump to each individual Network Camera by
clicking Camera Name. The Single Camera screen has the Pan/Tilt operation,
which can reflect on the Multi-Camera screen.
Refer to page 85 for how to configure each Network Camera.
Notes
 On the Multi-Camera screen, the maximum image resolution is limited
to 320 x 240.
 Motion JPEG stops on the Multi-Camera screen if Limit time of
Continuous Motion JPEG is set up at a Network Camera.
 When refresh interval is slow, it can be improved by using an Ethernet
switching hub instead of the repeater hub or restricting the Max.
Bandwidth Usage onNetwork windowon page 58. Refer to page 126
for other solutions.
 Multi-Camera screen can also display the images of Panasonic
Network Cameras (KX-HCM series).
Link to each Single
Camera when clicking
Camera Name.
Image Field
(Displaying Multi-
Camera Image)
Changes the image
size. 
						

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3.5 Setup Page
Setup Pagecontrols all features of Network Camera. Authentication window
protects the Network Camera security. It enables only administrator to access
Setup Page by entering ID and Password.
Enter http://IP Address (or URL)
:Port No./config.html on the web browser
and press[Enter]. When port number is 80 (default), you do not need to enter port
number. Then Setup Page appears.
Example
 Accessing Setup Page using port number 80 (default)
http://192.168.0.253/config.html
 Accessing Setup Page using port number 81
http://192.168.0.253:81/config.html
 Accessing Setup Page with Global IP address from outside network in
Internet Connectionon page 18.
http://Global IP address ofBroadband Router:Port No./config.html 
						

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Setup Page
Note
Firmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future
supportofNetworkCamera.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)(14)
(15)
(16)
Version
number 
						

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Item Description
(1) Go to Top PageLinks to Top Page. You can access Single/Multi-
Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG - Regularly
Refresh. Refer to page 57.
(2) NetworkConfigures the network setting (Wireless network
parameters, Static/DHCP, Default Gateway, Port
Number, DNS, DDNS and Bandwidth). Refer to
page 58.
(3) Name/TimeSetstheCameraNameontheSingleCamera
screen. Date and Time is used in the Alarm/Timer
mode in the Image Transfer feature and On the Air
time setting on Top View Image Setting window.
NTP automatically adjusts the internal clock of
Network Camera. Refer to page 62.
(4) Security:
AdministratorSets administrator ID and password. Authentication
window can be enabled. Administrator should
control Network Camera. Refer to page 64.
(5) Security:
General UserSets general user ID and password. General user is
theregistereduser.Refertopage66.
(6) Top View ImageSets the initial language, Title, Image URL, Link
URL, the image resolution, image quality, refresh
interval and the Limit time of Continuous Motion and
On the Air time. Top View Image screen consists of
Single Camera and Multi-Camera screen. Refer to
page 68.
(7) Image TransferEnables the Alarm/Timer mode in the Image
Transfer feature. Network Camera can transfer the
image via E-mail or FTP. The alarm/timer trigger can
be set on Image Transfer window. Refer to page 70.
(8) Camera SetupSets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You
can lock the Brightness, Pan/Tilt/Preset and Preset
Program Control features. You can also select Pan
Range and Tilt Range. Refer to page 82. 
						

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(9) Multi-CameraThe Multi-Camera screen needs to set up these
parameters. Enter the Camera Names and IP
addresses of each Network Camera. The Multi-
Camera can display up to four images in a window.
Refer to page 85.
(10) External Output
ControlSets the External Device Control Output setting to
attach external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to
GND) Refer to page 87 and page 106.
(11) Indicator ControlSets Indicator operation. Indicator will be turned on
in the default. Refer to page 88.
(12) StatusDisplays general information of Network Camera.
Refer to page 89.
(13) RestartRestarts Network Camera retaining any settings you
entered. If any operational issues are changed, try
this option first. Refer to page 90.
(14) Update FirmwareUpdates the program to operate Network Camera
on the latest version of the system. Refer to page 91.
(15) Reset to Factory
DefaultInitializes all the parameters to the factory default.
Note that all customer-applied settings will be lost,
requiring you to reconfigure Network Camera. Refer
to page 94.
(16) HelpProvides you with detailed instructions of the terms
and functions of Network Camera. Item Description 
						

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3.5.1 GotoTopPage
Click[Go to Top Page]on Setup Page. You can access the Single Camera and
Multi-Camera screen in Motion JPEG/JPEG-Regularly Refresh.
Click the language to change the display. 
						

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3.5.2 Network
Network windowconfigures network parameters. Restart Network Camera to
make the parameters effective.
 You can set disable Configuration window from the Setup CD-ROM for the
security by clearing the check.
1.Click[Network]on Setup Page.
Refer to page 32 for wireless network parameters. 
						

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2.Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click[Save]when finished.
 Click[Cancel]to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup
Page without saving the parameters.
3.Click[Restart Now!]to restart to make the changed parameters effective.
Instructions for the data fields
Port No.  You can set up the port number of Network Camera.
(Default is 80.)
If you use more than one Network Camera with a
broadband router on the network, each Network Camera
must be assigned its own port number.
 Refer to Port Forwarding feature on page 37.
 Many ISPs intentionally block port number 80 to guard
against certain network viruses. If your ISP blocks port
number 80, substitute another unused port number.
 Enter only the number. (1—65535)
Note
Certain port numbers assigned on the network devices,
and the network protocol are not available e.g., FTP: 20,
21, Telnet: 23, SMTP: 25, DNS: 53, POP3: 110, HTTPS:
443, ICQ: 4000 and IRC: 6661—6667. The port
numbers between 50000 and 59999 are recommended
to use. To assign port numbers on a large network,
consult and work with your ISP or administrator. 
						

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Static
IPAddress
 Subnet Mask Check [Static], when having specified IP address
assigned to Network Camera from your ISP or
administrator. Enter the specified IP address and Subnet
Mask.
 If you use Network Camera on the LAN, set up in the
same class as your PC is in.
Refer to page 25 for the class.
 Refer to page 108 for the IP addressing.
DHCP
 Host Name Check [DHCP] (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
when your ISP uses the DHCP server function which
assigns an IP address to Network Camera automatically.
Enter the Host name. Follow the instructions of your ISP
or administrator for the Host name.
 Refer to unavailable character set 1 in page 108 for the
Host name.
Default Gateway*
a If you have the specified Default Gateway address from
your ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field.
 Refer to page 108 for the IP addressing.
DNS Server*
a Set DNS server address when you use Host Name to
register Network Camera on Multi-Camera window on
page 85.
 If you have the specified DNS server address from your
ISP or administrator, enter it in this data field. You can set
up two DNS server addresses.
 Refer to page 108 for the IP addressing.Instructions for the data fields