Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm8 Operating Instructions

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-HCM8 

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

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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...

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3.5.6 Top View Image ........................................................................................60
3.5.7 Image Transfer ..........................................................................................62
3.5.8 Camera Setup ...........................................................................................74
3.5.9 Multi-Camera .............................................................................................76
3.5.10 External Output Control...

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Section 1
Product Introduction 

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1.1 Getting to Know Network Camera
1.1.1 Main Features
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 Refresh can be...

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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 82 for 
details.
Authentication
Authentication window requires 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....

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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.
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1 Network 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/netcam for the latest information on web 
browsers.
Note
Pentium
® II 300 MHz or greater CPU is recommended to prevent performance 
degradation.Item...