Panasonic Network Camera KX-HCM280A Installation Guide

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1.3.2 Rear View
1.3.3 Bottom View
Ethernet (LAN) port
(See page 12)
Analog Video Output
(See page 14)
External I/O
(See page 119 of the 
Operating 
Instructions on the 
Setup CD-ROM)
DC IN jack
(See page 13)
Hook for AC adaptor 
cord
(See page 13)
FAC TO RY  D E FAU LT
RESET button
(See page 121 of the
Operating Instructions on
the Setup CD-ROM)
Hole for Ceiling Plate A
(See page 35)
MAC Address...

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1.4 Connecting the Camera to Your Router
Connect the camera to your router with an Ethernet cable to set up the camera.
1.Connect the Ethernet cable (customer-provided) to the camera.
Note
These instructions assume your PC is already connected to the Internet and 
your network includes a router.
2.Connect the Ethernet cable to your router.
Ethernet port
Ethernet cable
To your router
LAN ports WAN port
To the outlet
To the camera
To your PCTo your modem
Ethernet cable...

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3.Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC In jack, and plug the AC cord into the 
outlet.
 The AC cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the 
socket-outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily 
accessible.
 Use only specified Panasonic AC adaptor PSLP1242 (Order No. 
PSLP1242Y).
 If the indicator does not light green, see page 39.
 A noise can be heard during...

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1.5 Connecting the Camera to Your TV
You can view camera images on a TV or record them using a video recording 
device (VCR, DVD recorder, etc.).
Note
 When the camera is in color night view mode, images may not be 
displayed correctly on the TV.
Analog composite (NTSC)
video output terminal
(  3.5 mm plug 1Vp-p, 75Ω)
Video cable (not included)
To video input terminal
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1.6 Setting up the Camera to View on the LAN
Setup CD-ROM allows you to easily set up the camera.
Note
 To avoid any possible problems, temporarily disable any firewall or 
antivirus software.
 This procedure explains installation of the camera on the same network 
that your PC is part of.
 Before proceeding, close your web browser.
 See page 132 of the Operating Instructions on the Setup...

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3.Select the camera to set up and click [Execute].
 This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router 
and displays the MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.
 The MAC Address (see page 11) on the bottom of the camera shows 
which camera you select on the Camera List window.
Note
 If more than 20 minutes have passed since the camera was turned on, the 
camera cannot be set up from the Setup Program. In this situation, 
disconnect the AC cord...

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4.Click [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)].
 For the first time installation or after pressing the FACTORY DEFAULT 
RESET button, only [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)] can be 
selected. To set up the camera with Static or DHCP settings, after 
performing the [Automatic Setup (Local Access Only)], run the Setup 
Program again and select [Manual Setup].
5.Enter the user name and password...

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7.When the Single Camera page is displayed, the setup is completed.
 When Security Warning window is displayed, click [Yes]. (See page 32)
 See page 33 for Security Warning window when using Microsoft Windows 
XP Service Pack 2.
Note
To insure that the most current image is displayed, Internet Explorer should be 
configured as follows. This will not have any negative result on normal use.
To enable Internet access to the camera
Click [Next] to set up the Internet access...

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1.7 Setting up Internet Access to the Camera
1.Display the Camera List window (see page 15).
2.Select the camera to set up and click [Execute].
 This program searches for the cameras that are connected to the router 
and displays the MAC Addresses, IP addresses and Port Numbers.
 The MAC Address (see page 11) on the bottom of the camera shows 
which camera you select on the Camera List window....

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3.Click [Automatic Setup (Internet Access)].
Note
In order for Internet access to be properly enabled, your routers UPnP™ 
feature should be enabled. Most router manufacturers disable this feature. See 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/netwkcam/ for more information. 
4.Enter the user name and password that were set, and click [OK].
5.If your router supports UPnP™, select [Enable], otherwise select [Disable]. 
Then click [Next].
 If you select [Disable], skip to...