Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm280 Operating Instructions

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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 32.
•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
•IP Address
•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 105 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 105 for the 
Host name.
Connection Type•Use [Auto Negotiation] normally.
•When you cannot access Network Camera, refer to 
page 120.
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 105 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 87.
•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 105 for the IP addressing. Instructions for the data fields 
						

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File size of the image
The internal memory, image resolution, image quality and object situation 
determine the maximum number of frames. File sizes change depending on the 
image quality and object situation. (Brightness, etc.)
For example, the image size per frame in the image resolution is as follows. (When 
the image quality is Standard)
160 x 120: about 3.5 Kbytes (28 Kbits)
320 x 240: about 10 Kbytes (80 Kbits)
640 x 480: about 18 Kbytes (144 Kbits) DDNS
•Your E-mail 
Address
•Personal 
(Camera) URL
•Your Account 
Link•If your ISP specified IP address of Cable/xDSL modem 
is not static, you need to contract to DDNS (Dynamic 
Domain Name System) service. 
Check DDNS Enable, enter Your E-Mail Address and 
refer to an attached leaflet for DDNS service.
•By enabling DDNS service viewnetcam.com, you can 
create a personalized web address (for example, 
bob.viewnetcam.com) at which your cameras live video 
can always be found on the Internet. The E-Mail address 
you entered will be automatically informed to 
viewnetcam.com for managing and supporting your 
account, improving services, and for marketing and 
promotional purposes.
•Refer to unavailable character set 2 in page 105 for the 
e-mail address.
Max. Bandwidth 
Usage•It can restrict the transmit bandwidth.
•Select the max bandwidth usage from 0.1 Mbit/s to 
Unlimited Mbit/s.
•Refer to the next File size of the image.
*
aIf you automatically get the address from DHCP server, you do not need to set 
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3.6.3 Name/Time
Name/Time window is used to assign a name to each Network Camera. Date 
and Time entered on Name/Time window are used for the Alarm/Timer mode in 
the Image Transfer feature and on the Buffered Image screen. NTP automatically 
adjusts the internal clock of Network Camera.
1.Click [Name/Time] on Setup Page.
2.Enter the Camera Name and Date and Time. Click [Save] when finished.
•Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters.
Instructions for the data fields
Camera 
NameThe Camera Name appears on the Single Camera screen.
•Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105.
•Refer to displayable character set on page 106.
Date and 
TimeFirst click [AM/PM] or [24H]. The display changes in each time 
mode.
Note
Time setting will be affected by the temperature. Time 
setting may lose one minute per month in 25 °C (77 °F) 
condition. Use Auto Adjustment feature. 
						

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Time ZoneGMT-10:00 Hawaii 
GMT-09:00 Alaska, Hawaii Daylight Time 
GMT-08:00 Pacific Time, Alaska Daylight Time 
GMT-07:00 Mountain Time, Pacific Daylight Time
GMT-06:00 Central Time, Mountain Daylight Time 
GMT-05:00 Eastern Time, Central Daylight Time  (default)
GMT-04:00 Eastern Daylight Time 
GMT 00:00 Western Europe Time 
GMT+01:00 Central Europe Time, Middle Europe Time 
GMT+02:00 Eastern Europe Time, Middle Europe Daylight Time
GMT+03:00 Baghdad 
GMT+08:00 China Time, Western Australia Time 
GMT+09:00 Japan Time
GMT+09:30 Central Australia Time 
GMT+10:00 Eastern Australia Time 
GMT+10:30 Central Australia Daylight Time
GMT+11:00 Eastern Australia Daylight Time Instructions for the data fields
Date and  
Time •
Time stamp on the Buffered Image screen can be 
changed  [AM/PM] or [24H] .
• Only 24 h time mode is used in the Alarm/Timer mode 
in the Image Transfer feature.
Auto  
Adjustment NTP (Network Time Protocol) Server synchronizes the 
Network Camera internal clock. It adjusts automatically  
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• NTP Server Address or Host Name
Ask your ISP or the network administrator for the NTP  
Server.
• Select your Time Zone.
Note 
Daylight-saving Time (Daylight Time) is not set  
automatically. Select it manually. 
						

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3.6.4 Security: Administrator
Security: Administrator window allows the administrator to limit or exclude 
access to the selected Network Camera. Individual levels of access can be 
defined for multiple users.
Notes
•If Network Camera is to be accessed via the Internet, use 
authentication window for security. It will prevent your unauthorized 
person from changing your Network Camera parameters.
•Refer to page 67 for details about authentication security.
1.Click [Security: Administrator] on Setup Page.
2.Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finished.
•Click [Cancel] to leave the current settings unchanged. The window 
returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters.
•Restart to make Security: Administrator window settings effective to 
all Motion JPEG viewers. 
						

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Instructions for the data fields
Authentication 
EnableAuthentication window can be set in the three patterns.
None: No authentication window appears. Anyone can 
access all screens (Single Camera/Multi-Camera screen) 
and pages (Top Page and Setup Page).
Administrator only: Authentication window appears when 
accessing Setup Page. Authentication window does not 
appear when accessing Top Page.
Administrator and General User: Authentication window 
appears when accessing Setup Page for the administrator 
and Top Page for the general user.
Administrator 
Authentication 
for Setup PageID: Enter the administrator ID.
ID and Password are case sensitive.
Password: 
Enter the administrator password. The password should be 
difficult to guess and confidential.
Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105.
Note
Assign the ID and password to meet your specific 
security requirements. To maximize its effectiveness, 
keep the following contents.
•Be sure the ID and password are different.
•Make the ID and password as long and random 
as possible.
•Periodically change the password.
Retype: 
Reenter the password to confirm. Do not copy the text.
Top PageAdministrator General User Unregistered User
Setup Page
: Accessible— : Not accessible—
—
Top PageAdministrator General User Unregistered User
Setup Page
: Accessible : Not accessible—
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3.6.5 Security: General User
Security: General User window allows the administrator to create the general 
user ID and password for the security level defined as general user. Up to 30 
individual user names can be defined. The various security levels are explained 
on page 67.
1.Click [Security: General User] on Setup Page.
2.Enter each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finished.
•Click [Cancel] to lease the current settings unchanged. The window 
returns to Setup Page without saving the parameters.
•Restart to make Security: General User window settings effective to 
all Motion JPEG viewers. 
						

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Instructions for the data fields
General User
AuthenticationThe General User can be up to 30. Each of them can 
have their own ID and password.
(1) User ID List •User ID List displays the registered user name.
•[Delete] and [Modify] deletes/modifies the general 
user in the list. Select the desired user and click 
[Delete] or [Modify].
(2) New UserEnter the general user ID, password and reenter the 
password to confirm. The password should be difficult 
to guess and confidential. [Save] registers the new user 
in the User ID List. ID and Password are case sensitive.
Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 105.
Note
Assign the ID and password to meet your specific 
security requirements. To maximize its 
effectiveness, keep the following contents.
•Be sure the ID and password are different.
•Make the ID and password as long and 
random as possible.
•Periodically change the password. 
						

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3.6.6 Top View Image
Top View Image Setting window can change settings for Top Page, Single 
Camera and Multi-Camera screen such as the initial language, the image 
resolution, image quality, refresh interval as the initial setting, Limit time of 
Continuous Motion JPEG and On the Air time.
1.Click [Top View Image] on Setup Page.
2.Select the each parameter. Click [Save] when finished.
•Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters.
•Restart to make Limit Time of Continuous Motion JPEG settings 
effective to all Motion JPEG viewers.
Instructions for the data fields
LanguageSelect the initial language from the list: English (US), English (UK), 
French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. The selected 
language is displayed as the initial language on Top Page, Single 
Camera screen and Multi-Camera screen. All Setup windows are 
also changed when selecting English (US), English (UK) or 
Japanese. English (UK) is displayed on Setup windows when 
selecting French, German, Italian and Spanish.