Panasonic Network Camera Kx Hcm8 Operating Instructions

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Instructions for the data fields
a.Buffers or transfers by the timer trigger.
b.Active Time of Trigger
Always: always activates the timer trigger. The timer trigger interval 
can be set in e. Image Buffer Frequency Setting. 
Operational between: Sets the start and stop time of the primary time. 
The day of the week can be set by checking. If the setting time passes 
over midnight, check the check box of only the day of start time. Start 
and stop time is set only in 24 h time mode. 
Note
The first image is buffered or transferred at the start time. The later 
images are buffered or transferred at the interval of the e. Image Buffer 
Frequency Setting. 
c.Secondary time is active except the primary time.
The timer trigger interval in the secondary time can be set in e. Image 
Buffer Frequency Setting.
d.Sets the image resolution and image quality. 
Image resolution: 640 x 480/320 x 240/160 x 120
Image quality: Favor Clarity/Standard/Favor Motion
e.Image Frequency: Sets the interval to send the image.
Note
Short interval of Image Buffer Frequency makes Network Camera 
transfer the older images. Set the interval long enough to transfer the 
images. Buffered Image screen enables you to check this setting. 
						

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a.Selects Transfer Method.
Non Transfer without Memory Over Write: 
Image buffering will stop when the internal memory is full.
Non Transfer with Memory Over Write: 
Buffered image will overwrite the older image data when the internal 
memory is full.
[Primary] or [Secondary] on the operation bar can be displayed to 
view the Buffered Image screen in Non Transfer setting. 
FTP: Enters the server address*
1 or Host Name*2, Port Number (1—
65535), Login ID*2 and password*2 to access the FTP server and 
upload file name*2 including full path. Time in 24 h mode is attached on 
the upload file name.
Login timing:
[Every Time] or [One Time] can be selected. When selecting [Every 
Time], Network Camera repeats logging in and out with each transfer 
of one image. When selecting [One Time], Network Camera stays 
logged in until the transfer of all images is completed. Select [One 
Time] when transferring many images in short duration time.
a.
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Over write setting: 
Selects [Over Write...] to overwrite the transferred image or [Add 
time...] to save each transferred image.
Data transfer method: 
Use [Passive Mode] normally. If FTP does not work properly, ask your 
ISP or network administrator about the transferring mode of FTP 
server. [Passive Mode] or [Active Mode] is available.
b.Mail: Sets the SMTP and POP3 server address*1 or Host Name*2, 
Login ID*2 and Password*2.
From (Reply)*3: Enter the e-mail address of [Reply-to]. [To] can be the 
same address as From (Reply). 
To *
3: Enter the e-mail address of receiver. 
Subject & Text *4: Sets the subject and text of the e-mail. 
Time in 24 h mode is attached on the subject.
Notes
Set POP3 server address or Host Name, Login ID and
 Password if you need POP authentication to send the e-mail.
 Ask your ISP or administrator.
Network Camera will only operate correctly with SMTP (Simple
 Mail Transfer Protocol) server. It is not available with the Internet
 accessed mail servers like Hotmail or others accessed via the web
 browser.
*
1 Refer to IP addressing on page 93.
*2 Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 93.
*3 Refer to unavailable character set 2 on page 93.
*4 Only [] is unavailable in the ASCII character table on page 93 and
refer to displayable character set on page 94.
2.Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finished.
Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters.
Click [Clear Buffered images] to clear the buffered image. 
[Clear Buffered images] does not save the parameters. 
Note
Refer to page 42 for the Buffered Image. 
						

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3.5.8 Camera Setup
Camera Setup window sets White Balance and Power Line Frequency. You can 
lock the Brightness feature.
1.Click [Camera Setup] on Setup Page.
2.Select the each parameter in the proper data field. Click [Save] when finished.
Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to the 
Setup Page without saving the parameters. 
						

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Instructions for the data fields
White Balance Auto (default)—Auto White Balance
Fixed Indoor—Color Temperature: 2800K, Electric Bulb
Fixed 
Fluorescent_1—Color Temperature: 
3600K, Natural fluorescent light
Fixed 
Fluorescent_2—Color Temperature: 
4000K, Natural fluorescent light
Fixed Outdoor—Color Temperature: 6000K, Solar light
Hold—Holds the current White Balance
Notes
The wrong White Balance setting will cause Network 
Camera to display colors improperly. In most cases Auto is 
suggested.
Power Line 
FrequencyIt can select Flicker Correction by power line frequency.
 60 Hz (default)  50 Hz
Select 60 Hz in the United States.
Brightness 
ControlBrightness Control can be locked.
Locked appears on the operation bar on page 41 when clicking. 
						

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3.5.9 Multi-Camera
Multi-Camera window enables the setting of Multi-Camera screen. Camera 
Name and IP address of each Network Camera must be entered to view the Multi-
Camera screen. Registering IP addresses of the other Network Camera enables 
you to view on the Multi-Camera screen. Clicking Camera Name of Network 
Camera on the Multi-Camera screen accesses the Single Camera screen to 
control the image. First Network Camera is named on Name/Time window on 
page 54. 2nd to 4th Network Cameras are named on this Multi-Camera window.
Notes
When using the Multi-Camera screen, all additional Network Cameras 
must be defined on each Multi-Camera window. This will allow all Network 
Cameras to be seen and selected from each Network Camera in the entire 
network.
Global IP address is required to view the image over the Internet.
1.Click [Multi-Camera] on Setup Page. 
						

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2.Select/Enter the each parameter. Click [Save] when finished.
Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters.
*
1 Refer to IP addressing on page 93.
*
2 Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 93 but [:] is available.
*
3 Refer to unavailable character set 1 on page 93 and refer to displayable
character set on page 94.Instructions for the data fields
Enable check boxThe checked camera image can be seen on the Multi-
Camera screen.
IP Address (or 
URL)*
1 or Host 
Name*2
Enter the desired IP address of Network Camera or 
Host Name and Port Number.
(You do not need to enter port number 80 [default].)
Camera Name*
3Enter the desired Camera Name displayed only for 
the Multi-Camera screen. 
						

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3.5.10 External Output Control
External Output Control window enables the External Device Control Output 
signal to activate the external sensors/devices. (Open or Short to GND) The 
network administrator should set up this setting. 
Note
Refer to page 91 for Interfacing to the External I/O.
1.Click [External Output Control] on Setup Page.
2.Check [Open] means the External Device Control Output becomes high 
impedance (open collector).
Check [Short to GND] means the External Device Control Output becomes 
low (0V).
3.Click [Save] to send the signal.
Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters. 
						

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3.5.11 Indicator Control
Indicator Control window allows you to select Power Indicator operation. Power 
Indicator operation has three patterns.
Always on
Turns on when accessing Network Camera
Always off
Notes
Power Indicator can be controlled in case the administrator does not 
want to draw attention to Network Camera. This may be desirable when 
used for security applications.
Indicator Control window cannot control Ethernet Indicator on page 15.
1.Click [Indicator Control] on Setup Page.
2.Select the Power Indicator on/off. Click [Save] when finished.
Click [Cancel] to quit the current settings. The window returns to Setup 
Page without saving the parameters. 
						

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3.5.12 Status
Status displays general information about Network Camera.
Note
When some trouble occurs, the information is useful.