Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm8 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
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5.5 Confirmation of Network Camera Operation
This procedure checks the Network Camera operation. IP address of the PC has 
to be on the same network to be able to access Network Camera. If Top Page 
appears, Network Camera has no defect.
1.Push the CLEAR SETTING button as illustrated on page 97. All settings on 
Network Camera will be set to default.
2.Connect locally between the PC and Network Camera like [Type 1] or [Type 
4] configuration type shown on page 18 and page 19.
3.Follow the next steps distinguished by the operating system in the next table 
to open TCP/IP Properties window. 
Note
When using Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, log on as an 
administrator ID to access TCP/IP Properties window. TCP/IP Properties Table
Operating 
SystemSteps
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows Me[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> 
Select [TCP/IP] with adaptor in use –> [Properties] –> 
[Specify an IP address]
Windows NT[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network] –> 
[Protocols] tab –> [TCP/IP Protocol] –> [Properties] –> 
Select [Adaptor] in use –> [Specify an IP address]
Windows 
2000[Start] –> [Settings] –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and 
Dial-up Connections] –> [Local Area Connection Icon] in 
use –> [Properties] –> Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] 
–> [Properties] –> [Use the following IP address]
Windows XP[Start] (–> [Settings]) –> [Control Panel] –> [Network and 
Internet Connections] –> [Network Connections] –> 
[Local Area Connection Icon] in use –> [Properties] –> 
Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] –> [Properties] –> [Use 
the following IP address] 
						

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4.Record the current TCP/IP properties of the PC. They are important in the 
later procedure to set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back.
5.Enter 192.168.0.250 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the 
Subnet Mask field and click [OK]. 
(Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me must restart to activate the 
entered TCP/IP properties.)
Set up the unique IP address which does not overlap other IP 
addresses on the network. Overlapped IP addresses on the network 
cause the disorder of the network.
6.Start up the web browser. Enter http://192.168.0.253 in the address field 
and press [Enter]. If Top Page appears, Network Camera has no defect.
Note
The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to Network 
Camera. Refer to page 26.
7.Set the TCP/IP properties of the PC back to the previous settings recorded in 
step 4.
Click the language to change the display. 
						

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5.6 FCC and Other Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Environment: Do not install Network Camera where the temperature is less than 
+5 °C (+41 °F) or greater than +40 °C (+104 °F). Allow 10 cm (4 inches) clearance 
around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical 
vibration, shock, or direct sunlight.
Routine care: Wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any 
abrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug 
the AC adaptor from the outlet.
If there is any trouble: Consult an authorized Panasonic Factory Service Center.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the users authority to operate this device.
No responsibility will be taken by our company with respect to 
consequences resulting from the use or the damage or both of Network 
Camera. 
						

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Index 
						

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A
AC adaptor 12, 20, 104
ActiveX Controls 39
Administrator 56
Alarm Mode 64
Alarm trigger 64, 65
ASCII character table 93
Authentication 11, 36, 57, 59
Auto Adjustment 55
B
Brightness 75
Broadband Router 32
Buffered Image 42, 63, 65, 66, 69, 70, 72
C
Camera Name 54
Camera Setup 74
Category 5 cable 20
CATV/xDSL/Optical cable modem 18
Circuit diagram 92
CLEAR SETTING button 15, 97
Configuration window 30
D
Date and Time 54, 55
DC IN jack 15, 20
DC plug 20
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System)
53
Default Gateway 22, 52
Default Setting 85, 97, 98
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pro-
tocol) 52
DNS server address 22
E
E-mail 67, 69, 73
Ethernet 10
Ethernet Indicator 15, 20
Ethernet port 15, 20
Ethernet switching hub 18
External Device Control Output 78, 91
External I/O 15, 91External Output Control 78
External sensor 91
External Sensor Input 91
F
FCC and Other Information 113
File size of the image 53
Fixed Focus Lens 14
Flexible Stand 12, 87, 88
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 66, 69, 72
G
General User 58
H
Help 36, 41
Host Name 52
I
I/O Connector 15
Image Quality 41
Image Size 41
Image Transfer 62
Important Safety Instructions 4
Indicator Control 79
Interface 10
Internet Connection 18
Internet Direct Connection 19
Internet Explorer 10
IP (Internet Protocol) address 22, 25, 52,
77
J
JPEG - Regularly Refresh 38, 43, 61
L
LAN/Intranet 18
Limit time of Continuous Motion JPEG 61
M
MAC address 15, 29
Max. Bandwidth Usage 22, 53
Motion JPEG 38
Mounting 87
MS-DOS Prompt 23 
						

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Multi Client Access 8
Multi-Camera 44, 76
Multi-Language 37, 60
N
Netscape Navigator 10
Network Protocol 10
Network window 50
Non Transfer mode 63
NTP (Network Time Protocol) 55
O
On the Air time 61
Operating System 10
Operation Bar 41
P
Password 11, 36, 57, 59
Port Forwarding (IP Masquerade) 32
Port No. 22, 51
Power Indicator 14, 79
Power Line Frequency 75
Power Supply 104
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet) 19
Primary time 65, 69, 71
Private IP address 25
R
Rear Mounting Adaptor 12, 89
Resolution 41, 61
Restart 81
RJ-45 connector 104
S
Screws 12, 88
Secondary time 65, 71
Security 11, 36, 56, 58
Serial Number 15
Setup CD-ROM 12, 13
Setup Page 45
Single Camera 40
Static 22, 52
Status 80Subnet Mask 22, 25, 52
T
TCP/IP 10
TCP/IP Properties window 24, 25, 111
Timer Mode 70
Timer trigger 71
Top Page 31, 33, 36, 37, 49, 112
Top View Image 36, 44, 60
Tripod Mounting Hole 15
U
Update Firmware 82
W
Web browser 10
White Balance 75, 103
Windows 10, 24, 111 
						

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Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
Symptom
Operating Instructions are subject to change without notice.
Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to
executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.
When you ship the product
Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory.
Call 1-800-272-7033 for the location of an authorized servicenter.
This Network Camera is designed for use in the United States of America.
Sale or use of this product in other countries/areas may violate local laws.
After the limited warranty, please contact our Continued Services Technical Support Line 
at 1-900-555-PANA (1-900-555-7262). If you have difficulty reaching this number, it may 
be blocked by your phone company. Please contact your local phone company to correct
this.
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