Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm8 Operating Instructions

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3.3.1 Using Operation Bar
Operation bar controls the general use of Network Camera. The following sections 
describe the general way of using it.
(1) Locked Display: Brightness Control can be locked. 
Locked appears when the operation bar is clicked.
(2) Brightness: Brightness control has nine steps including 
[STD] (Standard). Clicking [-] and [+] buttons changes 
the brightness of image. Brightness can be locked on 
Camera Setup window on page 74.
(3) Resolution: [640 x 480], [320 x 240] (default) or [160 x 
120]
(4) Image Quality: [Favor Clarity] optimizes the image for 
good clarity. [Standard] keeps the standard quality. 
[Favor Motion] optimizes the image for motion display.
(5) Image Size: The default image size is x 1. [x 1.5] 
expands only the size. The resolution does not change.
(6) Buffered Image: [Start Capture] starts buffering the 
image. [Viewer] links to the Buffered Image screen on 
page 42. Each button changes to [Primary] and 
[Secondary] button when using Image Transfer feature.
(7) Link Buttons: Each buttons link to Multi-Camera 
screen, Top Page and Help Page.
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3.3.2 Viewing Buffered Image Screen
Buffered Image screen can be viewed by clicking [Viewer] on the operation bar. 
Buffered Image is saved in the internal memory of Network Camera by clicking 
[Start Capture]. Alarm/Timer mode in the Image Transfer on page 62 can also 
buffer the image. Buffered Image is erased by power off, restarting, Update 
Firmware, resetting to Factory Default and when Image Transfer or Name/Time 
window is saved and clicking [Start Capture].
Operation bar of the Single Camera screen changes in the Image Transfer mode. 
[Start Capture] and [Viewer] are displayed in the Non Transfer mode.
[Primary] and [Secondary] are displayed in the Alarm/Timer mode. 
Refer to page 62 about the Image Transfer feature.
Non Transfer mode Alarm/Timer mode
The image number, date and 
time are displayed.
(The example shows 12h 0min
 0s 000ms on January 1st, 2003)
[Play]
The buffered images are 
displayed continuously.
[]
The previous image or next 
image is displayed.
[]
The 10th image before or 
after the image is displayed.
[]
The 100th image before or 
after the image is displayed. 
						

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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] mode images 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] mode time 
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 
80 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. You can jump to each individual Network Camera 
by clicking Camera Name.
Refer to page 76 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 refreshing interval is slow, it can be improved by using an 
Ethernet switching hub instead of the repeater hub or restricting the 
Max. Bandwidth Usage on Network window on page 50. Refer to 
page 110 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 Page controls 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 Connection on page 18.
http://Global IP address of Broadband Router:Port No./config.html 
						

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Setup Page
Note
Firmware Version number indicated on Setup Page is important for your future 
support of Network Camera.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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(10)
(11)
(12)
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Version
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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 49.
(2) NetworkConfigures the network setting (Static/DHCP, 
Default Gateway, Port Number, DNS, DDNS and 
Bandwidth). Refer to page 50.
(3) Name/TimeSets the Camera Name on the Single Camera 
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 54.
(4) Security: 
AdministratorSets administrator ID and password. Authentication 
window can be enabled. Administrator should 
control Network Camera. Refer to page 56.
(5) Security: 
General UserSets general user ID and password. General user is 
the registered user. Refer to page 58.
(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 60.
(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 62.
(8) Camera SetupSets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You 
can lock the Brightness. Refer to page 74.
(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 76. 
						

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(10) External Output 
ControlSets the External Device Control Output setting to 
attach external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to 
GND) Refer to page 78 and page 91.
(11) Indicator ControlSets Power Indicator operation. Indicator will be 
turned on in the default. Refer to page 79.
(12) StatusDisplays general information of Network Camera. 
Refer to page 80.
(13) RestartRestarts Network Camera retaining any settings you 
entered. If any operational issues are changed, try 
this option first. Refer to page 81.
(14) Update FirmwareUpdates the program to operate Network Camera 
on the latest version of the system. Refer to page 
82.
(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 85.
(16) HelpProvides you with detailed instructions of the terms 
and functions of Network Camera. Item Description 
						

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3.5.1 Go to Top Page
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 window configures 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.